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Is your young child or tween desperate to join a social network? Do you want to let them dip their toes in the world of online communication, but are still concerned about online safety? Much as we teach our kids to not touch a hot stove, to safely cross streets, and to wear bike helmets, teaching them to safely navigate the Internet is absolutely part of a parent?s job.
Luckily there are a number of good options available for younger kids, especially since the minimum age to join Facebook is 13.
We like this list from NPR's Linton Weeks of Ten Safe Social Network Sites for Kids, including:
And on Thursday, Nov. 3 will host a free Workshop for parents on Kids and Internet Safety.
- New For Young Language Learners: Muzzy Online
Muzzy, the award-winning language program for kids, is now available online, free with your Library card. Muzzy is a fun and interactive way to learn to learn new languages - kids don't even need to know how to read! DVD versions of Muzzy...
- Sol Help For Kids And Parents
Photo by Microsoft Office OnlineIf your child needs help preparing for the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, we have resources. You can find information about test dates here. For parents, who are preparing their 3rd graders for the first SOL:...
- Can You Help Me Track Down My Long Lost Friend?
You might want to try these library tools: Reference USA This online tool searches US Postal Service data, including the National Change of Address updates (NCOA). You can search by last name, first name, city or state to find addresses and phone numbers....
- Oskaloosa Social Media Group
12:00 p.m. - 4th Tuesdays Meeting Room A, Third Floor Join the Oskaloosa Social Media Group! OSMG is hosted by the library and is free and open to anyone wanting to learn more about Social Media for their business or organization! Each month, we hold...
- Hear Me
An initiative of the CREATE Lab at Carnegie Mellon University, Hear Me is a collaborative network of community organizations, institutions, businesses and foundations working together to provide a better future for our kids. HEAR ME amplifies kids'...
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But All the Kids Are Doing It... Social Media and Your Child
Is your young child or tween desperate to join a social network? Do you want to let them dip their toes in the world of online communication, but are still concerned about online safety? Much as we teach our kids to not touch a hot stove, to safely cross streets, and to wear bike helmets, teaching them to safely navigate the Internet is absolutely part of a parent?s job.Luckily there are a number of good options available for younger kids, especially since the minimum age to join Facebook is 13.
We like this list from NPR's Linton Weeks of Ten Safe Social Network Sites for Kids, including:
- Togetherville, age 7+ "Kids' social site connects to parents' Facebook friends"
- WhatsWhat.Me, age 7+ "Tween social network with top-notch safety features"
- Sweety High, age 11+ "Fun, closed social network for girls is strong on privacy"
And on Thursday, Nov. 3 will host a free Workshop for parents on Kids and Internet Safety.
- New For Young Language Learners: Muzzy Online
Muzzy, the award-winning language program for kids, is now available online, free with your Library card. Muzzy is a fun and interactive way to learn to learn new languages - kids don't even need to know how to read! DVD versions of Muzzy...
- Sol Help For Kids And Parents
Photo by Microsoft Office OnlineIf your child needs help preparing for the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, we have resources. You can find information about test dates here. For parents, who are preparing their 3rd graders for the first SOL:...
- Can You Help Me Track Down My Long Lost Friend?
You might want to try these library tools: Reference USA This online tool searches US Postal Service data, including the National Change of Address updates (NCOA). You can search by last name, first name, city or state to find addresses and phone numbers....
- Oskaloosa Social Media Group
12:00 p.m. - 4th Tuesdays Meeting Room A, Third Floor Join the Oskaloosa Social Media Group! OSMG is hosted by the library and is free and open to anyone wanting to learn more about Social Media for their business or organization! Each month, we hold...
- Hear Me
An initiative of the CREATE Lab at Carnegie Mellon University, Hear Me is a collaborative network of community organizations, institutions, businesses and foundations working together to provide a better future for our kids. HEAR ME amplifies kids'...