BOB'S BLOG

November 14, 2017

Tech groups encourage kids to code — especially girls

The U.S. is projected to face a shortage of 1 million employees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields by 2022,. These groups are helping to fill the gap by teaching kids coding skills.

November 14, 2017

YouTube promises to crack down on lewd and violent videos targeted to children

Parents like Staci Burns have noticed disturbing and/or sexual videos popping up on their childrens’ YouTube Kids feeds.

November 14, 2017

Children losing the ability to hold a conversation because of technology, Wimpy Kid author says 

Children are losing the ability to hold a conversation because of their use of technology, the best-selling author of the Wimpy Kid series has said.

November 10, 2017

Why We Should All Ditch Other Messaging Apps for Signal

Encrypted, simple, and free, Signal is the one messaging app you need on your phone.

November 09, 2017

‘Uber for babysitters’: The future of childcare or a step too far?

It’s billed as a cashless, fast and easy childcare solution and sounds like a godsend to busy parents, but would you entrust your children to a babysitter chosen from an app?

November 08, 2017

Richard Wistocki – TEDxNaperville

Internet Crimes Investigator

November 07, 2017

Fake WhatsApp Downloaded More Than 1 Million Times From Google Play

Google seems uninterested in policing its Android app store.

November 06, 2017

Cyberbullying 101: What Is Cyberbullying?

How do you define cyberbullying? An internet safety expert reveals cyberbullying facts and ways to stop cyberbullying.

November 06, 2017

18 Tips to Stop Cyberbullying

Parents, children, and school administrators can take steps to prevent cyberbullying before it starts or becomes worse.