The world is so different from when I was a kid. Technology is everywhere--constantly progressing, and social media is a huge factor in society. Unfortunately, it can be tedious to prepare our kids for the craziness of social media, and set important boundaries. We must take the time to teach our children safety tips, set guidelines, and discuss what appropriate online behavior is. Basic Safety tips for any social media site - Create strong passwords with numbers, special characters, upper and lower case letters. The longer the password, the better--and passwords should be changed often. - Disable location information on cell phones and on web based sites under "Settings" or "Profile" in the person's account. - Go over profile and privacy settings and make changes. It's wise to keep age, birthday, full names, location, and phone numbers hidden/not visible. - Think before sharing online. Everyone has their own comfort/privacy level. It's important your child knows what can be … [Read more...]