I've been getting a lot of funny e-mails lately about parents of sleep away campers. There's a blog post on suburbbabble.com, there's an Edge City comic strip, and there's an xtranormal cartoon collecting hits on YouTube. They're all different mediums, but they all deal with the same thing: the obsessive way in which parents of kids at sleep away camp pore over the … [Read more...] about Internet Stalking my Kid at Sleep Away Camp
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Mom’s Internet Safety Cheatsheet
For many of us, using the Internet can seem like walking through New York City without a map. Everything is new and interesting, but also a little bit intimidating, especially when you don't know how to navigate. Even more scary are all the horror stories in the media about the dangers that the children face online. If your kids use the Internet - whether for schoolwork, to … [Read more...] about Mom’s Internet Safety Cheatsheet
Top 10 Internet Safety Tips for Parents
Internet safety is a top concern for today's parents. Kids are itching for online freedom and all the benefits the Internet has to offer, but parents aren't always ready to hand over that responsibility to their kids. Don't just ignore it. Face the issues head on, determined to make the Internet a safe, healthy place for your kids. Internet safety is a top concern … [Read more...] about Top 10 Internet Safety Tips for Parents
Internet and Your Kids: Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em
A large part of your child’s world—their culture, experiences, and social scene—consists of the Internet. Some parents today are quick to write off the Internet as a bad influence. I cannot help but recall when a not-so-distant generation of parents wrote off rock-and-roll music as a bad influence, too. Nothing has changed. While there are dangers to be aware of, we completely … [Read more...] about Internet and Your Kids: Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em
What Diet Pills Are as Effective As Prescription Drugs?
Nonprescription diet pill makers have an impressive array of marketing tools at their disposal. Manufacturers behind print ads, Internet websites and infomercials may claim their product is just as effective as a prescription drug for less cost and without the hassle of getting your doctor's approval. However, diet pills that claim to be just as effective as weight loss drugs … [Read more...] about What Diet Pills Are as Effective As Prescription Drugs?