Innovative comprehensive workshops on Internet safety for children, teens, parents, schools & organizations.
ChildrenOnline.org offers innovative and comprehensive workshops on Internet safety (cyber safety) and online education to students, parents, faculty and administrators. Our approach, unique in the field of Internet safety, combines a thorough understanding of Internet technologies, child development and counseling, to focus on the impact of the internet on the social, emotional and language development of young people.
Doug Fodeman and Marje Monroe are both experts in online safety, safety in Facebook and other social networks, technology, counseling and education. We work together to provide invaluable research and tools for parents and schools with practical real-life solutions to the issues faced by young people on the Internet. Since 1997, Marje and Doug have spoken to thousands of students, teachers and parents. For more information about our workshops call: 413-214-1225
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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Children Online has recently published our 2010 - 2011 research on the Internet and cell phone behavior of more than 2500 students.
Our Featured Article for Parents and Schools:
Why Facebook Has It Wrong About Our Kids [pdf]
Facebook says that it can be used by children age thirteen and up. Children as young as eight and nine have accounts. But just because young teens and children can use Facebook, should they? Is it healthy or appropriate for them? What are the risks and issues? What is an appropriate age for teens to use Facebook and other adult social networks?
Publication for Parents...
Racing to Keep Up - Strategies for parents to talk with their kids about technology use and ways to keep the home computer safe
"Racing to keep up" helps parents better understand and guide their children's use of technology. With strategies, and information written within a framework of child development, this unique and informative book offers real life solutions to the challenges of talking to children about technology, setting up rules for technology use and protecting the home computer.
Available online at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com
[NOTE TO BOOKSTORES - Volume discounts are available directly through our publisher, Dog Ear Publishing, with rights to return. Call: 866-823-9613]
Parenting Moments with Marje
New for parents: Visit our weekly posts from Marje Monroe about parenting, children and technology. Most recent post: Bad Decisions
Theo Stephenson, Director of Counseling, Florida
"I received many wonderful comments about your presentation from faculty, and administrators. Given the school day, the interactions and the impressive number of parents that attended the evening presentation, I would guesstimate many people walked away with valuable and extended knowledge. I also had several conversations with the students the next day, asking questions and making thought-provoking comments. I believe the students absorbed more from your presentation than we will ever know."
Joe Peacock, Director of Technology, Virginia
"Doug and Marje have very impressive credentials on paper but understanding their real credentials requires seeing them in action. At Burgundy they carefully tailored their discussions with children to each grade level. In meetings with teachers and parents they showed an impressive knowledge of the latest trends and relevant research. We felt that we got more than our money's worth from their visit to our school."
Student Exercise for Teachers
Ask students to take this Internet safety self-evaluation (Ideal for Grades 7-12; pdf)Interview About Facebook
Read an interview about the "Facebook phenomenon" on younger teens.Recent Newsletters
Jack, Parent of a fifth grader, Massachusetts
"Today's seminar [about Facebook] was without a doubt, the most informative, eye opening, life changing event that I have ever attended. You have made, and continue to make, a huge difference for so many families. It may sound corny but it's true. Thank you!"