Dear Parents,

Today is Tech Tuesday!  This week our theme is “Dangerous Content:  Pornography, Sexting, & Predators”.  While these topics are more sensitive and difficult to read about, they are problems potentially facing all users of smartphones and tablets, including children.  Please click here and read about the latest research and data on dangerous content.

To learn more about this week’s topics, check out the links below:

• Integrity Restored – www.integrityrestored.com –Resources to help individuals or families impacted by pornography or pornography addiction.
• American Psychological Association – www.apa.org/topics  -Resources listed by topic ranging from depression to children and media.
• Protect Young Eyes – www.protectyoungeyes.com  -Resources for parents to help protect children from today’s technology dangers.
• Bark’s 12 Most Dangerous Apps (explained) - https://www.bark.us/blog/dangerous-apps-kids/  -Explanations and details on why each of the 12 apps are considered dangerous to children.

Looking ahead:  Tech Tuesday-Week 3 “Digital Protection:  How to Improve Safety on Your Child’s Devices”