An Early Introduction To Buying On Credit
Diane S. Kendall, 02/18/10
Several online virtual games are aiming to introduce tweens to the pleasures of buying on credit independent of parental stop-gaps. Kwedit, as it is called, may be something you should know about before they get hooked.
Is Privacy Dead?
Diane S. Kendall, 02/04/10
The folks at Facebook and Google are now taking the stance that privacy is dead, but there may be a variety of reasons privacy is still necessary.
Operation Recycle
Diane S. Kendall, 1/21/10
Here are some practical ideas for recycling your unwanted digital devices as well as ideas for wiping them clean to protect your identity and privacy
Shopping Safely Online
Diane S. Kendall, 12/03/09
Here are 8 shopping tips to cut down on buyer’s remorse when shopping online.
Digital Life From the Kids' Point of View
Dr. Merle Marsh, 11/19/09
With kids focused on the present for themselves, and parents focused on the future for their kids, no wonder there are misunderstandings. Let's examine tech from the kids' point of view and see if we can better understand how we can step in and help.
I'm Not Making This Up
Diane S. Kendall, 11/12/09
Here’s proof that not only that the old adage “you can’t believe everything you read” still applies, but also a new one – you can’t even believe everything you think the "other guy" is reading either.
Kids' Tech Advice for Parents
Dr. Merle Marsh, 10/29/09
Approximately 50 students, Grades K-12 were asked to answer this question, “What do you think your parents need to know about computers?” Their answers, some expected, some surprising, and some enlightening, are valuable for all of us to consider.
How to Get Your Children to Read Books
Merle Marsh, 10/15/09
Here's help for parents who have children who hate to read or just never get around to reading. Try these suggestions…but be sure to follow through.
What Would Henry Ford Think?
Diane S. Kendall, 09/10/09
If Henry Ford were to come back to life today he might be amazed by certain aspects of modern life, but not schools since they have not really changed all that much since his day. It isn’t time we all started to support school reform, especially the addition of a variety of technologies into our children’s school day?
Texting - A Good Way to Communicate – Part II
Diane S. Kendall, 06/19/09
Texting can actually be a very productive way to communicate with your teen.
Learning Some Wisdom About Sharing Online
Diane S. Kendall, 06/05/09
We have told kids to be careful not to share personal information online, and that hasn’t changed. But what about their observations about their world?
They Do Know Better
Diane Kendall, 05/21/09
The inconsistent concern about plagiarism at some school is leading our kids to disregard copyright and take a very causal attitude towards plagiarism.
Cheating: When, Why, Who
Dr. Merle Marsh, Guest columnist, 05/07/09
What contributes to cheating among our children? Do kids cheat because they can get away with it? Do they cheat because of the influence of those around them and/or because of the situation or environment they are in?
Texting - Some Ideas for Parents - Part I
Diane S. Kendall, 04/09/09
This article is an introduction to a new series on texting and teens.
Legal Bullying
Guest Columnist Merle Marsh, 03/29/09
Bullying – cyber or otherwise - is a people problem that doesn't just involve kids. That’s because there are far too many adults who still act like “middle schoolers” leading the way.
The Enemy Online is Not Who You Think
Diane S. Kendall, 03/12/09
Recent research points out that the real enemies of children online are cyberbullies, not sexual predators.
One Less Thing To For a Parent to Worry About…Or is it?
Diane S. Kendall, 1/08/09
Looks like the music industry’s war on illegal music downloading has turned to methods other than suing children, but maybe that’s not one less thing for parents to worry about.
Inappropriate Video Games – Are Parents Part of the Problem?
Diane S. Kendall, 12/29/08
Parents need to remember that word “game” covers a wide range of content – appropriate and inappropriate – when it comes to video games.
Staying Optimistic About Technology
Diane S. Kendall, 11/12/08
The latest Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project sponsored survey indicates, indirectly, that the days of technology optimists many be numbered.
Stop Playing Password
Diane S. Kendall, 10/30/08
When it comes to security on your computer the one thing that you and even your littlest computer using kids have in common is the lowly password. Find out how a Password Manager could come to the rescue.
Making Use of the ESRB Ratings
Diane Kendall, 11/6/08
Sign up to get some help using the ESRB ratings to find appropriate software and videogames for your children.
Taking Control of Your Inbox
Diane S. Kendall, 10/09/08
Do you check your email every 5 minutes? Here are some rules of thumb for getting over that addiction as well as other ideas for taking control of your inbox.
Gathering Around the Brass Ring
Diane S. Kendall, 10/10/08
After Hurricane Ike people mentioned missing the Internet more than air conditioning and hurried to gather around the brass fittings in the floors of shopping malls where power plugs were nestled.
Understanding the Digital Effect - Parent - Teacher Communication
Guest Columnist Dr. Merle Marsh, 09/15/2008
Don't let online and offline communication difficulties stand in the way of your working as a team with your children's teachers.
Parents and Technology – A Love-Hate Relationship
Diane S. Kendall, 06/16/2008
While we all have a love-hate relationship with technology, parents are only fooling themselves if they are skeptical about the value of digital media in helping today’s kids how to communicate and collaborate.
Too Many Options for Our Kids?
Dr. Merle Marsh, Guest Columnist, 05/13/2008
Everyone talks about today's over-scheduled kids, but nobody seems to be doing anything about it. Why? Perhaps we are afraid to give up options that might benefit our children in the future.
Don’t Suffer Internet Fools Gladly
Diane S. Kendall, 05/02/2008
When will people learn that whatever they put online can be come public fodder?
DFI the Odds
Diane S. Kendall, 04/14/2008
What kind of DFI (Digital First Impression) do you or your kids make online? Here's a real world story that indicates how important it can be with a positive spin this time.
Do You Know Where Your Parental Controls Are?
Diane S. Kendall, 04/02/2008
It may be hard to believe, but the best parental control solutions may already be part of the operating system on your computer waiting for you to use.
Parenting and Plagiarism Detection Services
Diane S. Kendall, 03/19/2008
Does your school use a Plagiarism Detection Service? What you don't know about them could hurt your child's grades.
Time to Stop Looking for the Boogeyman?
Diane S. Kendall, 03/11/2008
A new study sheds light on sexual predators online and reinforces the analogy that teens online are not that different from teens going to the mall – they can find what they are looking for including trouble.
In Praise of Whole Sheet Sticker Paper
Diane S. Kendall, 02/29/2008
I want to let you in on a little time and parent- child relationship saving homework and technology secret that I have touched on in this column from time to time, but have never shown a direct spotlight on – full sheet sticker paper. The wonder drug for homework disasters.
What Can Be Done About Digital Permanence? - Part 2
Diane S. Kendall, 01/31/2008
As people – young and old – are finding out, if it’s digital it can be permanent. Here are some ideas for not getting caught by something you thought you innocently put online.
Digital Permanence - Part 1
Diane S. Kendall, 01/17/2008
To put it in today’s vernacular - what goes up online, often stays online. It may not be where you initially parked it, or in the same format in which it was originally posted, or it may disappear and resurface – but because it’s digital, it can still be permanent so we all need to be wary.
The Search for the Perfect Gift Online - Part Two
Diane S. Kendall, 12/15/2007
Even after a tech savvy parent like you has found that perfect gift online, there are a few things to think about before pressing the Checkout button.
The Search for the Perfect Gift Online - Part One
Diane S. Kendall, 12/01/2007
Here are some tips, tricks and caveats for busy parents getting ready to do searching for holiday gifts online.
How Much Information Is Too Much?
Dr. Merle Marsh, Guest Columnist, 11/20/2007
Student Information Systems include Parent Portals designed to let parents view grades, home assignments, project deadlines and guidelines, and other information such as attendance, behavior, etc. on a timely basis. Sounds great and it is, but there are drawbacks, too.
Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should
Diane S. Kendall, 10/29/2007
In these days of smarts phones, Blackberries, Treos, iPhones and more, it’s possible to send email anytime and anywhere, but does that mean you should?
PWT Lessons From the OSU Coach Incident
Diane S. Kendall, 10/08/2007
There are some lessons about parenting with technology that can be derived from the recent OSU coach's press conference incident that everyone's been talking about.
You Can Get It for Free at the Library
Diane S. Kendall, 09/24/2007
These days your local library is so much more than books. Sign on to your library's homepage and see how they can expand your access to the world of information.
Make No Assumptions: Back-to-School with Kids and Technology
Diane S. Kendall, 09/05/2007
As kids head back-to-school the best advice I can give you about technology, your kids and school is – make no assumptions.
Getting Away From the Digital Life
Diane S. Kendall, 06/19/2007
While the summer is a great time to teach your kids, and learn from them, about technology, also try to take some time away from the digital life.
Probably Too Much Time On Technology - Part 2
Diane S. Kendall, 06/06/2007
Parents are always saying their kids are spending 'probably too much time' with technology. What can parents do about it?
Probably Too Much Time On Technology - Part 1
Diane S. Kendall, 05/15/2007
Parents are always saying their kids are spending probably too much time with technology. What should parents really worry about when it comes to time on digital diversions?
The Return of the Cell Phone War?
Diane S. Kendall, 05/02/2007
If a war between parents and your school breaks out over kids' access to cell phones, make sure you understand the issues involved.
Can't Draw a Straight Line
Diane S. Kendall, 04/24/2007
A new book called Creative Computer Crafts has lots of ideas and resources for using your family computer as a tool for crating as well as school projects.
The MySpace Paradox
Diane S. Kendall, 04/17/2007
There's a lollapalooza of a paradox shaping up when it comes to our politicians, DOPA and social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook.
Digital Rights Management - A Q&A Primer for Parents
Diane S. Kendall, 04/03/2007
As the parent of a young person in the age of media downloading (free, hacked, shared or paid for), it's important to understand the debate over digital rights management.
Parenting and Proofreading - Going Offline
Diane S. Kendall, 03/23/2007
One of the biggest jobs of parenting in this digital age is to help kids figure out what's best done without the aid of technology. Final draft proofreading is one of those things.
Parenting and Proofreading
Diane S. Kendall, 02/27/2007
Here's a list of methods for you and your family for getting the most out of your computer's proofreading assistance.
The Podcast Explosion
Diane S. Kendall, 02/15/2007
The volume and variety of podcasts now available is staggering. Here are some ideas for getting started if you aren't already part of this phenomenon. Best of all? All this information is for FREE!
Valentines for the Troops
Diane S. Kendall, 02/02/2007
Connect with the Troops offers an excellent way for you and your children to share their feelings and inspiration with those in the military. Connect and Join, part of the Connect with the Troops site, is a Web-based program designed to help military families keep in touch.
A Race to the Bottom?
Diane S. Kendall, 01/11/2007
New sites are making it possible for users to share unmonitored and unfiltered live broadcasts and face-to-face video chats using web cams increasing the opportunities for harassment and lewd displays online.
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