Internet safety- Protect yourself and your children

It's almost summer and that means kids at home. They want to occupy their time so this means more time playing outside, playing video games, and of course utilizing social media. With all the different ways to communicate with friends (ie Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Facetime..and the list goes on) It can be a challenge to know which sites your child may be on, of what they are doing. Here's a few tips to keep them, and even all you Mommies, safe on the net.

 • Stay in the loop- Mommies, add your kids, and post things that are appropriate for all audiences. Same goes for the kids.
• Teach netiquette- Education.com has a great article here.
 • Set limits- Even if you have to set a timer, always make sure that there are other activities your child takes time to enjoy. Studies have shown that too much social media can actually affect the mood in a negative way.  Real life is more fun anyway!
 • Use tools to manage your sites. There are tools to block people who may become problematic and there are ways to keep things private.

 A good rule of thumb is when in doubt, block them out. Social media is full of drama. Which is really sad. I hope these ideas are a good starting off point. Please share any other suggestions and be safe!