Computers & the Internet

• Will Your Teen Benefit From an Online Course?

  Most teenagers use the Internet to help them with school courses. But some are now using it to take school courses.

• Find Ways To Help Others Online

  Children care about the world around them. They want to do something to help. Using a computer, they can now help more easily.

• Expand Your Child’s World Through Multimedia Adventures

  You probably can’t take your child on a trip to Southeast Asia this year. But if she’s the sort who loves adventure, you could “visit” it online.

Evaluating Internet Sources

• 5 Ways To Evaluate Online Material

  Teens get much of their information online. But it may be of dubious value.

• The Seven C’s of Internet Sources

  More teens are turning to the Internet when doing research. But not all sites are reliable.

• Before Using Content, Teens Should Evaluate Source

  There’s a wealth of information on the Internet. But not all of it is accurate.

Limiting Screen Time

• Make Rules About Screen Time: 5 Steps

  Does your child have a TV in his bedroom? How much time does he spend online?

• You Can Take Charge of Your Family’s TV Viewing

  Ways to manage your family's television viewing.

• TV Log Can Increase Student Awareness and Responsibility

  A recent study found that eighth graders spent four times as many hours each week watching television as they did studying.

Internet Safety Downloadables

More Internet Safety Articles

• Prevent Online Bullying

  Online “cyberbullying” can be as cruel as anything that happens on the playground—and harder to defeat.

• School and the Internet: What You Should Know

  How students are using the Internet at school, and precautions you should take at home.

• What Is Your School’s Internet Policy?

  Eight key question to ask your child’s teacher.

• Internet Safety Tips for Parents

  Kids need to use the Internet; these tips will help you keep them safe.

• MySpace and Facebook: What You Should Know

  Social networking sites keep growing in popularity. Here are 10 things to get parents up to speed.