Everloop: The Facebook for Tweens?
Plenty of parents worry about their kids' online activities and their presence on social networks. Last week, the first lady even weighed in on the topic, saying that her daughters, ages 9 and 12, shouldn't be on Facebook. But what's a parent to do with their Internet-savvy tween who wants to stay connected with friends? [...]
Everloop Brings New Social Network for Tweens to 56,000 Schools
A new social network that aims to be a Facebook alternative for children between the ages of 8 and 13 is launching on Tuesday. Schools, brands a…
Kids' Internet Safety Expert Katie LeClerc Greer Asks: 'Are The Kids All Right -- On Social Networks?'
Kids' Internet Safety Expert Katie LeClerc Greer Asks: "Are the kids all right -- on social networks?" With the increasing popularity of online social networks where kids can play games, communicate with friends and create profiles, parents have many questions about what's appropriate and at what age. Â The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act applies to any Website collecting information ...
NEW LAWS TAKE EFFECT JAN. 1 2011
Nearly 200 new laws are scheduled to go into effect Jan. 1, 2011, among them pension reforms for most new public employees, limits on campaign contributions, joint nomination of candidates for the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor in primary elections, and changes to laws regarding the use of red-light cameras, according to State Sen. Tim Bivins (R-Dixon).
FTC Urged to Inspect In-App Costs within iPhone's Free Children's Games
Game developers like Capcom Interactive and Pocket Gems have been advertising free children's games on iTunes, then charge high prices for in-app items without clearly warning parents of such charges
