Archive for July, 2012
Ideas for Online Protection for Kids
Most families have computers in their homes. It’s important that while kids use them for communication, learning and fun that they are taught about dangers of the web. Here are some ideas to help you protect your kids online.
- Place the computer in a central location in your home. That way you can easily monitor the internet use.
- Sit down and make guidelines with your family. Create time limits, where kids can go online and what web sites are appropriate.
- Teach your children to keep their personal information private. Things such as address, phone number, school name or location should never be revealed online unless with permission.
- Talk to your kids about their internet experiences. The more open you are, the more likely they will come to you if they encounter an uncomfortable situation.
- Use a safe email account like Kids Email so you can monitor their messages.
- Learn how to block objectionable material. Know what parental control tools can and can not do and how they work.
Are there ways that you keep your kids safe online? If so, we’d love to hear about it!
2 comments July 24, 2012
Giveaway for Kids Email Blog Readers!
Be Brave is a great book about hope, learning to trust and understanding. We have partnered with the Author of Be Brave to offer an exclusive Giveaway for Kids Email Blog Readers only! You have a chance to win your own copy of the book!
This is a great book that will teach your kids that it’s OK to “tell someone” if they have been hurt by another person. It provides a simple yet powerful message.
This book would be loved by every child, parent, teacher, school counselor or any child mentor.
We at Kids Email, love the message this book conveys and would love for you to have your own!
We will select 2 WINNERS! One will receive a hard cover copy and the other a paperback copy!
How to enter: Visit the Be Brave website and come back and leave a comment about something you learned while visiting their site. Make sure to list your e-mail as well, so I have a way of contacting you!
Contest will end on Friday, July 27th. Winners will be notified via e-mail. Books will be shipped directly to winners!
Good Luck!
35 comments July 16, 2012
5 Cheap Summer Activities for Kids
Summer is finally here! We want to keep those kids busy so here are some fun ideas that you can do for cheap! Enjoy!
Make Glow Stick Lanterns
See how by clicking here. We made these last summer for a camp out and the kids thought they were fun!
Make Your Own Goop
For less than $2 you can whip this up and it should curb some summer boredom! See how here.
Noodle and Balloon Game
This looks like a fun and simple game that should entertain kiddos for awhile. See the rules and how it’s played here.
Frozen Fun
Take a bunch of small toys and freeze them, let your kids get them out with hammer or hands – could be fun! See more details here.
Easy Car Track
This is bound to provide endless hours of fun, especially for boys. Kids can modify the track, it can go all over your house and when done just rip it up and throw it away. See it here.
We hope you are all having a Great Summer!
Add comment July 12, 2012
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