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Buying and Selling Online Safely

By now most of you have become aware of the horrible tragedy that occurred involving the death of a young father which all stemmed from an item that he posted for sale online.  I’ll elaborate more on the story below, …

Selling on Facebook

The social media titan has become more than just a place to message your friends and family; it's turned into a huge billboard.  As you scroll through the

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The Power of Online Posts

When the element of anonymity is present, people tend to think that they are invincible.  When your actual name or identity is under wraps, you can be anyone

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Female Geared Technology

Now, you're probably reading that title and going 'hmm, what exactly is female geared technology?' I wish I had a suitable answer for you.   It should represent

Computer mice in love

Valentine’s Tips for the Digital Age

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!  Here are a few tips to spread love and good cheer throughout the day, in a digital way.

  • Connect - Use social media, text messaging,

Making Change: One Petition At A Time

They say the pen is mightier than the sword, but I think that since we're in the 21st century, the keypad of any electronic device that has a

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My child has a secret life online

What would you do if you discovered that your child has a secret life online?  Would you intervene? How do you find the balance between monitoring online activities

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Instagram – Is It Okay for Teens?

Parents, do you know about Instagram? Does your teen? Instagram is a photo sharing mobile app that’s (currently) only available on the iPhone and iPod Touch. Users can either

Hockey Canada’s new smartphone app brings concussion info to hockey coaches and parents

Hockey Canada has launched a new smartphone app aimed at reducing brain injuries in the sport. The Hockey Canada Concussion Awareness apps  is available in both English

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Are You a Digital Hoarder?

Just like clutter in your closets or on your kitchen or bathroom counter tops, digital hoarding comes at a high cost to your time, and even your online

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Children’s online behaviour may be putting their parents’ online security at risk

Criminals are searching social media for personal details that can be used to launch an attack against a person or provide information that could be used to reveal

bullyProof – Share Your Stories

A high-school rite-of-passage or an experience that scars victims for life? The issue of bullying and its often tragic consequences are dominating headlines. But what really goes on

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When is a child ready for their own cell phone?

Back-to-school shopping may be accompanied by pleas of "Can I have a cell phone?" from your child. It's up to parents to decide if their children are ready

Shocking Internet Content

Internet Dangers

The Internet is a great place to get information, stay connect with friends, play online games, and more. Unfortunately, the Internet is not always fun and games. Some

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Is Facebook losing its appeal with Teens?

Once thought as being “cool”, Facebook appears to be losing its appeal with teens. Since Facebook has become a place where everyone hangs out - even your grandmother