A federal law called the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act---which prohibits the collection or use of a child's personal information without parental consent---is designed to protect children while they are on the Internet. Unfortunately,...
In many families today, both parents and their children--sometimes even young children--have their own cell phone. Children are texting their friends outside the classroom and sometimes even during class, making this one reason parents need to...
Laptops are quickly becoming an essential learning tool, even in elementary schools. Laptops open a portable door to the Internet, which contains information on just about anything your child needs to learn, as well as serve as a social and...
The Internet can be a dangerous place for children, especially if a child is not monitored closely by a parent. A child can easily stumble across violent images, pornography, profanity and other types of content that you as a parent or guardian...
With all the good the Internet brings also comes some danger. Monitoring your child's use of the Internet and keeping an open communication with your child about what he sees or with whom he chats can go far in helping him avoid the dangers of...
Letting your children use the Internet without monitoring their activity is like leaving them alone in the big city. Your children are never more than a few clicks away from dangers like sexual predators, pornography and information not suitable...
Although the Internet provides entertainment and is a useful learning tool for children, it also can put them in harm's way. Children who use the Internet may be exposed to pornography, cyberbullying and even child predators. In fact,...
Although it is not yet recognized as a medical diagnosis, the term "Internet addiction" is now widely used to describe people who cannot control their use of the Internet. According to the Computer Addiction Study Center at Harvard University's...
Compulsive behavior is a behavior conducted repeatedly by an individual due to a strong impulse that may be against the person's conscious desire or best interest. Compulsive behaviors are often considered to be unhealthy due to their frequency...
There are many great, productive things the Internet has to offer for children and teenagers. They can access a world of constantly updated information quickly and easily, streamline their studies and socialize with friends easier than ever. At...
Internet filters--also known as content-control software, web filtering software or censorware--are a category of software designed to control the types of content that can be viewed on a computer network or standalone station. While the software...
The Internet contains plenty of websites with content unsuitable for children. Such sites may contain videos with vulgar language, pornography or violent video games. Ultimately, you as a parent are the judge; a website is unsuitable for your...
Practicing Internet safety is important for all families. As a net-savvy adult, you know that the ways of the web lend themselves to potential exploitation. But when your kid gets behind the computer, sexual predators who operate methodically and...
The ubiquity of the Internet makes it possible for nearly anyone to visit websites and interact with others online. Children can do this easily at any computer with an Internet connection. However, the content on the Internet is largely...
Never before has it been easier for your children to view unwanted material online. In this age of information and digital access, innocent children have become targets of sexual predators, pornography and cyberbullying. You want to protect your...
Teenagers with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, social phobias and other psychosocial disorders are more likely to be addicted to the Internet, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As many as one in...
Sexual expression is not only about gratification, it is about connecting to another human being on a deeply intimate level. The sexual act is meant to communicate to another human being that not only do you find them attractive, but you "get...
Addictions come in all varieties--from drug and alcohol dependency to addiction to shopping and online games. But none of them can be dealt with properly until the addict recognizes the condition and resolves to change. If you think you may be...
Your children can learn a lot by going online. By typing in a few letters, they can have access to research websites for school projects, interactive learning games, email and networking sites to talk to their peers and teachers, says the Nemours...
As the use of technology becomes commonplace among children and adults alike, parents face a new worry of protecting children from predators who use the Internet as a tool to find victims. Children using the Internet may be inadvertently exposed...
As technology grows more important in everyday life and computers become a regular part of homes across the United States, certain security issues become apparent, especially those regarding children. There are many benefits that a child can...
The side effects of constant media exposure in children continues to be a growing public health concern. In the past 20 years, Internet usage among children has steadily increased. According to a study by the nonprofit Joan Ganz Cooney Center,...
For individuals struggling with sex addiction, the libido can be both a temptress and a demon. In fact, sex addition is considered one of the most difficult addictions to break because sex itself is not destructive and is ever-present. Taming it...
In the late 1940s, Arnold Kegel, M.D., invented Kegel exercises to contract and relax the muscles that form part of the pelvic floor. The exercises strengthen the urethra, bladder, uterus and rectum. They are primarily prescribed to people who are...
Obsessive compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder. OCD sufferers continually repeat an activity because of an unwarranted fear or train of thought. Sometimes, the activity pattern follows a theme, such as being afraid of germs, or of being...
The Internet has become an integral part of many people's work and personal lives. The number of people online daily has nearly doubled over the past decade, according to research conducted by the Pew Internet and American Life Project. While...
Just because your spouse hasn't had any physical contact with someone doesn't mean he isn't cheating online. In fact, news website PRWeb.com reports that 2.5 percent of the married British population are members of Illicit Encounters, a website...
The Internet can be a great resource, helping children and teenagers gain a greater knowledge about the world around them. Unfortunately, the Internet is also full of other websites containing graphic language, violence and pornography. To protect...
The internet can be either an educational opportunity for children, or it can be a door to a host of dangers like internet predators and inappropriate subject matter. To face these concerns, many software and internet companies have started...