BOB'S BLOG

July 12, 2017

Many schools now urge kids to bring their own screens

Got your own laptop or tablet? Bring it to class, many schools now say. Policies known as BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) or BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) initially raised eyebrows among parents and teachers, who feared they would open the door to addictive video games and social media in…

July 12, 2017

Perspective | 5 ways parents can help kids balance social media with the real world

Even social-media-savvy parents may be missing the mark when it comes to guiding our kids’ online interactions.

July 12, 2017

The Impact of Cyberbullying on Young Girls

From tweens to teens to young adults, girls usually have it worse when it comes to faceless bullies online according to Cyberbullying Research Center.

July 11, 2017

Tech Savvy Parenting

Dawn Ramsey with Jordan School District goes over the basics of social media.

What are the basics I should teach my kids about social media?

Social media enables users to instantly reach a wide audience, giving kids an opportunity to magnify their lives in a way that may be different from their in person experience.

July 10, 2017

Security expert’s warning as kids uploading YouTube videos of themselves

Alex Cooney is urging vigilance amid fears personal details posted by pre-teens on social media are being accessed by predators

July 10, 2017

4 Ways to Protect Yourself from Social Media Bullying

Cyberbullying has become a major issue that bothers many parents today. With a growing number of schoolchildren and teens experiencing this problem which a

July 08, 2017

Fire department warns parents to check location of children’s phone & tablet chargers

Authorities are warning parents to check the location of your child’s phone charger. Does your child charge their phone on their bed at night or is their phone under their pillow while they are sleeping? If so, that is a bad idea.

July 08, 2017

The Nintendo Switch Online phone app finally launches on July 21st alongside Splatoon 2

The Nintendo Switch online app finally has a confirmed release date: July 21st. The app is designed as an extension (and requirement) for using Switch online..

July 07, 2017

9 Things Millennials’ Kids Will Be Better Than Millennials At Understanding

I have no idea what the technology of the future will bring, but I do know that I’m not ready for it. Like, not at all. I’m someone who has a meltdown when my phone gets updated— which my friend has to do for me, because I still don’t understand how.…