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Backing Up is NOT Hard to Do

Aug 17, 2023

The most tragic consequence of the recent Maui fires is, of course, loss of life. There was also horrific property loss. What you don’t hear much about on the news is the loss of data.

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Ask Trish: CrowdStrike Outage — What Happened?

Jul 30, 2024

“There was this huge outage last week and I still don’t really understand what happened?”

Ask Trish: Bullying Prevention Month 2023

Oct 24, 2023

Before I begin today’s post, I want to briefly say that I hope and pray that, amidst the many challenges our world is facing right now, you and your loved ones are safe, healthy, and well.

UN Internet Governance Forum Focuses on AI

Oct 19, 2023

I spent five days last week in Kyoto, Japan, at the 18th annual United Nations Internet Governance Forum.

Device Decisions

Oct 18, 2023

Adolescents are more likely to abide by tech restrictions and structures when they have a say in how and why they are created.

Ask Trish: Deepfakes

Oct 10, 2023

I’ve been hearing all about deepfakes in the news these days. What are deepfakes and why are people so worried about them?

Ask Trish: CrowdStrike Outage — What Happened?

Jul 30, 2024

“There was this huge outage last week and I still don’t really understand what happened?”

How to Talk with Your Kids About War in Ukraine

Mar 9, 2022

How parents and other adults respond can have a big impact on how a young person handles the news coming out of Ukraine.

Russian Cyberattacks are Possible. Be Prepared But Not Panicked.

Mar 3, 2022

Although it’s very unlikely that average Americans will be directly targeted by a Russian cyberattack, it is quite possible to become an indirect victim of an attack against a company, health care organization or government agency we rely on.

Safer Internet Day: Programs for Home & School

Feb 8, 2022

We’re particularly proud of the experts and influencers we’ve lined up for this year’s program. Videos and other resources for families and schools are free and available now.

Ask Trish: How to Talk to Your Parents About Tech

Feb 1, 2022

Dear Trish: My digital resolution was to do a better job of talking to my parents about my phone and my social media. How do I actually do that?

Metaverse: What’s the Risk?

Jan 20, 2022

You’ve probably heard the term “metaverse,” which is being embraced by numerous tech companies. The company formerly known as Facebook is so committed to the idea, that it’s renamed itself “Meta” to symbolize its deep dive into this new online world.

Parent and Guardian Guide to Meta Horizon Worlds

Apr 18, 2023

Meta Horizon Worlds is now open to teens ages 13 to 17. Here’s what parents and teens need to know about navigating the social VR app safely.

Computing Has Gone Full Circle, and It’s Time to Go Back a Bit

Nov 11, 2021

My very first computer was a Cyber 70. I didn’t own it nor did I ever get within a few feet of it. It was a giant mainframe housed at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Graduate Research Center.

Digital Wellness is Physical Wellness

Nov 2, 2021

Physical wellness is often associated with sleep, nutrition, and exercise but your technology habits are also having an influence.

Ask Trish: Being Funny vs. Mean, Online Edition

Nov 2, 2021

Dear Trish: My friends and I love to joke around online. But recently one of my friends said something on social media that actually hurt another friend’s feelings. How can we tell if we’re being mean or funny online?

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Wellness and Safety

Ask Trish: Follow Requests

Aug 16, 2022

By Trisha Prabhu Trish, I get follow requests from ppl I don’t know, or ppl at my school that I haven’t really talked to and I never know whether I should accept or not. How do u know who to accept? Hi there, and thank you so much for this important and super...

Parent, Educator & Youth Guide to LGBTQ Cyberbullying

Nov 3, 2020

By Warren J. Blumenfeld, Ed.D. Download Free Guide (PDF) All young people deserve to grow up in a world where they are accepted, loved and treated with compassion, but sadly, that’s not the case for everyone. Some young people are vulnerable to bullying,...

Parent’s Guide to Roblox

Oct 31, 2020

By Maureen Kochan and Larry Magid, Ed.D. Download Quick Guide (PDF) If your kids love to play online games, one of the names you may be hearing about a lot lately is Roblox. Launched in 2006, Roblox’s popularity among gamers 8-years-old and up has exploded, and it is...

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Podcasts

What Parents Gain When they Game with their Kids

Apr 21, 2020

https://youtu.be/O87dzRLOSJE ConnectSafely’s CEO Larry Magid and Dir. of K-12 Education Kerry Gallagher speak with Roblox’s VP of Marketing and Digital Civility Tami Bhaumik about how kids use Roblox, plus what parents gain when they game with their kids. Podcast...

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Videos

1. Generative AI for Families

2. Smart Digital Parenting: Navigating Screens with Children & Teens

3. New Gaming Research

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