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  1. The Cell Phone Debate: What is the right time for your child to have one?

    4/20/10 4:07pm by TheOnlineMom
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  2. The problem with a media free household

    3/18/10 7:29am by TheOnlineMom
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  3. 5 Privacy Settings Every Facebook User Should Know

    2/27/10 12:23pm by TheOnlineMom
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    TheOnlineMomAlthough it seems that there are weekly headlines about how some Facebook indiscretion ruined a college graduate’s job prospects, or how an underage user’s privacy rights were violated, the fact is Facebook has made tremendous strides in updating its account settings and privacy controls to allow users to safeguard their information.  Read more >

  4. Parenting in the Digital Age

    2/25/10 12:23pm by TheOnlineMom
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  5. Do schools have the right to spy on kids?

    2/20/10 4:47pm by TheOnlineMom
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    TheOnlineMomIn a chilling reminder of what's possible in this all-seeing, privacy-invading digital world, a Pennsylvania couple has filed a lawsuit against a school district, accusing them of spying on children by remotely activating webcams on school-issued laptops.They say their son was told off by teachers for "engaging in improper behavior in his home" and that the evidence was an image from his webcam.  Read more >

  6. Cell Phones in Schools. Are They Inevitable?

    2/10/10 4:01pm by TheOnlineMom
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  7. Authorities get tough on sexting

    4/2/09 10:24am by TheOnlineMom
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    The hand-wringing and confusion generated by the phenomenon of “sexting” – the practice of teens sending explicit photos of themselves via cell phones – was on display again last week when it was reported that a 14-year old New Jersey girl was accused of child pornography after posting nude pictures of herself on MySpace.  Read more >

  8. No dogs, no guns…no Internet

    3/20/09 6:09am by TheOnlineMom
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    A few years ago, when my daughter was in her first month in Kindergarten, I got a call from another mom asking about a play date. Not knowing the family very well, I hesitated. Sensing some doubt, she proceeded to announce: “Oh don’t worry, there are no dogs and no guns in my house!” Not at all what I was thinking but I felt relief nonetheless.  Read more >

  9. Don’t Play Catch Up

    3/16/09 7:50am by TheOnlineMom
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    Not a day goes by when I don’t get a call from a friend, relative or neighbor with a question about kids and technology. Tech can truly be a 10-headed monster for some parents, who have either experienced an unpleasant episode with one of their kids or have heard of someone else who did.  Read more >

  10. OMG, yr kds r going 2 b OK!

    3/4/09 3:15pm by TheOnlineMom
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    I think many parents are only just starting to realize how often teens and even younger kids use text messaging to communicate.  Read more >

Monica Vila

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Monica Vila
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Founder and Chief Technology Mom

TheOnlineMom.com

Monica's career spans nearly two decades of consumer marketing, helping hundreds of clients create strong brand connections with key demographics. For the last 15 years she has focused on consumer technology and is passionate about creating tech savvy communities - empowering families to make good decisions about their use of technology. Monica is currently PTA President at her 11 year-old daughter Samantha's school and is an active advocate of parents embracing technology by understanding both its benefits and risks.

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