Sue Scheff: Cyber Gossip

Internet fiction vs Internet fact….
National Cyber Safety Awareness month is a reason for you to take a closer look at who you are virtually.
Many people believe that if they are not online; don’t use Twitter, Facebook, MySpace or other social media that you are immune to what lurks in cyberspace.
This couldn’t be further from the truth. [...]

Sue Scheff: Parenting Teen – Internet safety and Internet predators

As a Parent Advocate, this is an article that is not only critical for parents to read, but heart wrenching to write.
Every parent knows that today’s teens are at risk if they are not educated on what lurks in cyberspace. Learning to maintain your online image is part of preserving who you are, however the [...]

Sue Scheff: Internet Safety and Guidance Counselors

Many people know I highly recommend ReputationDefender not only for online reputation management, but for their services to protect children online and your privacy. Here is a great merge of two fantastic organization working towards helping teens, kids and all stay safe in space!
Source: ReputationDefender Blog
 

ReputationDefender and iKeepSafe Provide Online Reputation Resources to Guidance Counselors
 

ReputationDefender [...]

Sue Scheff: Girl Scouts of the USA and Microsoft Windows Launch Online Safety Campaign

Source: Press Release Today by Girl Scouts of the USA
NEW YORK, NY — 05/20/09 — Are you looking for new and innovative ideas that can help you get up to speed with online issues teens face every day? Maybe your teenager is looking for ways to get more involved with issues that pressure them [...]

Sue Scheff: Teen Sex Talk Online

One of the hottest topics right now with parents and teens is “sexting” – are you aware of what is going on in cyberspace with your kids?   Take the time to learn more about this and most importantly – talk to your kids about it.  Teen Sex Talk online is growing at a rapid pace [...]

Sue Scheff – Parenting Teens in Cyberspace

2009 will be here, as parents, making a resolution to learn more how to keep your child safe online should be a priority. With the ever expanding cyberworld – social networking – texting etc. the time is now to learn more.
Source: http://www.ikeepsafe.org/
You don’t have to be a computer expert to keep your child safe online.
As [...]

Sue Scheff: Learn About Protecting Your Kids in Cyberspace

10 Tips For Keeping Your Kids Safe On Social Networks
 
ATLANTA, GA — May 28, 2008 — June is Internet Safety month.  With hundred of millions of teens, pre-teens—and adults—around the world using social networking sites, there’s no better time for parents to be aware of the fun, the benefits, the powerful attractions, and the potential [...]

Sue Scheff: Bullies in Cyberspace

By www.Education.com
Everyone remembers the school bully in their lives. Maybe they stole your bike, or bloodied your nose, or spread a nasty rumor that had you hiding out in the bathroom. Whatever they did, they made life miserable. But as bad as they were, you could identify them, predict their behavior and try to steer [...]

Parents Universal Resource Experts (Sue Scheff) Internet Predators Target Teens with Depression

By Johanna Curtis
Internet Predators Target Teens with Depression, Acne and Mental Illness

Bipolar, Acne, Depression, Chronic Illness? Your Teen May be More Vulnerable
Net predators mostly target vulnerable teens. Find out which teens are most vulnerable and how to protect them. Acne, depression, bipolar put teens at risk.
It’s not our youngest children, but our teens that are [...]

Sue Scheff: Teens and Internet Safety by Education.com

Introduction: Teens Navigating Cyberspace
If you believe e-mail, blogs, and instant messaging are a completely harmless way for teens to communicate, think again! Many teens have Internet access–often private communication in the form of blogs, chat rooms, and forums. These online communication aids are not themselves a problem. But the ever-present threat of being sexually solicited [...]