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Online Safety: Protect Your Kids from Bullies

Kids are fascinated by the Web and more and more of them are spending huge amounts of time browsing the Internet. Since 2004, the number of kids online has increased 18 percent, and time spent online among children aged 2-11 increased 63 percent in the last five years, from nearly 7 hours in May 2004 to more than 11 hours online in May 2009. Parental controls are an important part of staying safe online. They should be openly discussed with children so everyone understands exactly how these services work to shield the entire family from Web dangers. Children don’t like to feel as if they’re being spied upon. Here are a few tips for parents and teachers to keep your kids safe.

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Is it Tacky to Include a Cashapp or Venmo Link on Your Child’s Graduation Announcement?

Graduation season is upon us, and alongside the cap and gown come those all-important announcements. But in this age of digital everything, a new trend has emerged: including a Cashapp or Venmo link for gifts. The big question is, is it tacky or totally acceptable? Pros and Cons Pros: Convenience: Let's face it, digital transactions…

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