Your child may enjoy using the Internet to email friends, research topics for school or look up websites that pertain to his hobbies. Unfortunately, if your child goes online, he may be at risk of seeing inappropriate material, downloading harmful...
Kids these days are sometimes more technologically savvy than their parents. That can make it hard to keep up with what they're consuming online, on TV and in video games. You may find your kids circumventing the parental controls on your media...
Whether you're already sexually active or simply preparing for the future, discussing birth control with your parents is a vital step for protecting your health and preventing unwanted pregnancy. Yet sex is rarely an easy topic to...
Controlling parents can be a huge problem for children to deal with, and even for adults. Controlling parents can lead to the child feeling a lack of freedom, hindered emotional development and, long-term, can lead to feelings of resentment that...
Controlling parents are usually afraid that their children or teens will no longer need them, according to Kansas State University Counseling Services. They make decisions for their children that their children are capable of making, thus taking...
Twenty percent of young internet users have received unwanted sexual solicitations online, according to Datasavers Inc website. In addition, every time your children cruise the Web, there is a risk of exposure to viruses, spy-ware and invasion of...
Children can use computers for school, communication and games, but Internet access can pose a threat to your child if you do not monitor computer usage. Many parents also choose to restrict the amount of time their children spend on the computer...
Careful monitoring of your children's Internet use is necessary to keep them safe. The anonymity of the Internet has created a haven for predators to prey on children. Though laws have been passed to help protect children online, such as the...
The advent of the Internet has brought a world of possibilities to children, who now can access a virtually endless world of information and resources instantaneously. At the same time, the Web can feel like a dangerous place--especially when it's...
Setting up a bank account for a child is a good way to teach him about saving and investing money. The American Bankers Association considers this so important they created a "National Teach Kids to Save Day," and once each year during the month...
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting reports that 78 percent of children live in a home with Internet access, and 65 percent of children under age 17 use the Internet regularly. Though the Internet provides a wealth of information, resources...
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the dangers for children online are quite vast. From finding inappropriate images and information to cyberbullies to sharing too much information and being exploited, your children can be in danger...
When you have a child, you can't help but wonder what he'll look like when he's older -- including how tall he'll be. Height is determined by a number of variables, including genetics, ethnicity, nutrition and the presence of any chronic medical...
The Internet is entertaining and educational, but it poses a plethora of dangers to children without strict parental monitoring. Unfortunately, the normal security precautions that keep adults safe online are generally not enough to adequately...
The Internet is a largely unregulated system that contains all types of content, including websites that are not appropriate for children. If you have a computer at home connected to the Internet, you can block certain Internet sites by using free...
What makes the Internet useful is also what makes it terrible: it's for the masses. Anyone can use it, so the Web page producers make content for everyone's interests. Those who really suffer are the little ones who don't know how to avoid the...
The internet has become a valuable resource where children and adults can find answers to questions, research topics and catch up on daily news. However, if you are a parent, the Internet can also be scary. An innocent online search can bring up...
The Internet opens up the world for many kids—allowing them to do research for school assignments, watch video clips of their favorite cartoons or music groups, keep in touch with family and friends—and play interactive games. Despite...
Children enjoy using the Internet for games, chatting and schoolwork. However, dangers lurk on the Internet in the form of predators, adult sites and other inappropriate content for minors. According to the ParentalGuidance.org website, 48 million...
The Internet is an invaluable tool for children. It allows them to explore the world from home. But with this incredible technology comes danger. By clicking the wrong link or typing the wrong letter, your child could end up on an inappropriate...
Parenting in the age of the Internet presents new challenges for both parents and children. The Internet is a wealth of information and communication, which can be used as an educational tool and for entertainment. It is also a virtual world...
Unmarried fathers have similar legal rights to their children as married fathers, but the laws vary by state. Laws continue to evolve as the numbers of unwed parents surge. Increasingly, courts are granting unmarried fathers more parental...
Preschoolers generally learn the connection between action and consequence between the ages of 3 and 5. Helping your preschooler understand parental expectations before being disciplined is key to his success in implementing positive behaviors....
With increasing availability of the Internet comes more potential for children to be exposed to inappropriate information or to be preyed upon. Websites with positive material, such as math and reading tools, abound. However, so do social...
You do everything from work to date to bank on the Internet, so it's no surprise that criminals, con artists and sexual predators use the Web to target their victims. Shady Internet users can gain access to your personal computer or use your...
Some 25 percent of U.S. high school students smoke, according to the National Institutes of Health. Approximately one-third of young smokers will continue the habit throughout adulthood and die of a smoking-related condition such as lung cancer or...
The Internet can be a rich learning resource for kids, offering them access to all sorts of knowledge and resources at the touch of a button. It can also be a place where predators hide, taking advantage of trusting children. By becoming proactive...
Insomnia and other sleep disorders, such as sleepwalking, nightmares, night terrors, obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy and even wetting the bed, affect children as well as adults. When kids have sleep disturbances, the daytime effects are...
There are several important features to consider when looking for Internet monitoring software. Some of these features include real time recording, reasonable price, effective monitoring, stealth options, amount of customer support and warranty....
Some children have difficult temperaments, poor impulse control or emotional and behavioral problems. Learn how to cope with a difficult child in this parenting video.