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When a child is using your computer, normal safeguards and security practices may not be sufficient. Children present additional challenges because of their natural characteristics: innocence, curiosity, desire for independence and fear of punishment. You need to consider these characteristics when determining how to protect your data and your child. 

It’s that time of the year again, and depending on the child, this can be a time of excitement and eagerness -- or a time of stress and anxiety. Some children have a more difficult time than others making the transition back to school. These tips can help you ease your child’s anxiety about going back to school.

As children, many of us dreamed of the day we would have our own families. We imagined ourselves as fun, nurturing, loving parents. We would feed our children delicious, healthy meals, take them on exciting vacations. You probably imagined doing all the things for your children that your parents did for you and maybe some of the things you wish your parents had done. Not many people envision themselves as step-parents, yet as adults, some of us find ourselves in this role. 

Do you think of yourself as a savvy parent when it comes to teen and college age partying? If so, you may want to check your reference point. Today’s spring break scene is much different -- and far more dangerous -- than it was thirty years ago.