Parenting: SafetyWeb, 5 Minutes for Mom, and Annie Fox Party on Twitter!

We’re proud to report that last night’s online safety Twitter party was a huge success. Thank you to all the wonderful participants for helping to create a thoughtful, engaging conversation about online and mobile safety. …and congratulations to our prize winners who received a complimentary 6-month subscription to SafetyWeb!

If you missed all the fun, here’s a quick rundown of some of the topics we discussed with @Annie_Fox (educator, author and teen/parent expert) and @5minutesformom (online bloggers and founders of the go-to mommy website):

• Responding to school bullying and cyberbullying
• Should children speak up if they know about a bullying incident?
• What age is appropriate for cell phones?
• How can a parent “pry” a cell phone away from a child?
• Is teen blogging a good thing?
• What is the best way to monitor a child’s Facebook account? What about their cell phone?
• Parenting techniques- what works?
• Tips on how to start conversations with your child
• The importance of online and mobile safety education

“It's a process, this parenting thing. An art, not a science. Lead with your heart, and LISTEN more than you talk (to tweens),” explained Annie Fox during the party, “Talk to your kids about your life too. If you want them to open up to you, be open (appropriately of course) with them.” Words to live by.

You can also read the full SafetyWeb Twitter party transcript online.

For more information on Annie Fox, visit her website at www.anniefox.com, and don’t forget to bond with other moms at www.5MinutesforMom.com.

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