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Protect Your Family from Pornography

Posted on February 6th, by Cathy Olsen in Internet Safety, Security. No Comments

 

I have been working on this blog for four years now.  I think I have helped a lot of people.  I am glad to continue to help people and answer questions.  However, I have not addressed the “Elephant” in the room.  This is the reason most of you are visiting my site.  It is because you are a concerned parent and want to protect your kids and family from Pornography.

Not my Kids.   Not my Family.

It is so easy to think that you KNOW what your kids are doing and what your kids' friends are doing.  It is easy to think that your loved ones would never get trapped into “that sort of thing.” However I have been able to hear first hand from parents and wives that have discovered and usually a little too late, how deep their loved ones … Read More »



E-mail for Kids

Posted on January 20th, by Cathy Olsen in Internet Safety, Popular, Social Media, Tutorial. 2 comments

Kids will need to sign up for their own e-mail account depending on their school projects or interactive accounts. Here are some helpful tips and guidelines to keep your kids safe and secure with their first e-mail account.



New Years Internet Safety Resolutions

Posted on January 3rd, by Cathy Olsen in Internet Safety, Securemama Site. No Comments

The holidays are almost over and now we are starting to think about how to improve our lives. Here is some food for thought on how to improve your digital life!



Black Friday Tips – Holiday Technolo-JAY

Posted on November 19th, by Cathy Olsen in Technology, Web Surfing. 6 comments

Holiday Technolo-JAY:  Black Friday and Beyond

 

Guest post by Laughing and Losing It, an awesome blogger who creates humorous spins on shopping, kids, cleaning, motherhood, and anything real.  Check out her blog by clicking the button below:

 

Here are some quick tips to get some great gadgets on the cheap during black Friday and the Holiday Season:

Think outside the (Big) box

1. Other Stores: Black Friday doesn't just belong to Target and Wal-Mart anymore.  There are many stores that have competitive sales without all the crazy people.  Drugstores like CVS, Rite Aid,  and Walgreens have awesome Black Friday deals on small gadgets and As Seen on TV items. And you won't have to pull Crazy Nancy's hair to get in the doors.  Office Max and Staples also offer great deals without the hassle of the crowd.   Go there to stock up on … Read More »



Shop Online Safely

Posted on October 29th, by Cathy Olsen in Internet Safety, Web Surfing. 2 comments

If you want to avoid getting trampled on “Black Friday” or even “Black Thursday Night,” shopping online can be a very efficient and effective way to get your holiday shopping done.  There are plenty of scammers that would love to get your information and money for their own holiday spending.  No matter the time of year, protect yourself by following the “10 Tips for Safe Online Shopping.”  You will be safe to buy presents for your friends and family in the comfort of your home.

10 Tips for Shopping Online Safely
1. Keep your applications and computer up to date.

Whether you use Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, you will need to install browser updates in order to ensure that you have the most current security protection.  The same is true for other installed applications and your computer operating system.  Java Virtual Machine and … Read More »







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Protect Your Family from Pornography

 

I have been working on this blog for four years now.  I think I have helped a lot of people.  I am glad to...

New Years Internet Safety Resolutions
The holidays are almost over and now we are starting to think about how to improve our lives. Here is some food for...
Black Friday Tips – Holiday Technolo-JAY
Holiday Technolo-JAY:  Black Friday and Beyond

 

Guest post by Laughing and Losing It, an awesome blogger who creates humorous spins on shopping, kids, cleaning, motherhood,...

Shop Online Safely

If you want to avoid getting trampled on “Black Friday” or even “Black Thursday Night,” shopping online can be a very efficient and effective...

Control the Internet in Your Home

Many of us may feel like a 'victim' of the Internet.  Our kids are on it ALL DAY LONG!  What can you do as...

Cell Phone Safety

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Cell Phone Safety

Guest Post by Amanda Martin:

Amanda Martin, writes about variety of mobile related topics, the favorite are apps for parental...