Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat – it’s hard enough to figure out how (or if) we want to use these new tools to maintain our own personal connections. But how do we keep up with the kids? During this session we will look at real life examples of how thoughtless moments online has had lasting impacts on children and adults, as well as discuss ways to stay connected to and tuned in to what our children are doing online.

1. Staying on
top of social
Manic Mommies Escape 2013

2. Staying on top of social

3. The Facts
The Changing Landscape of Teens and Social Media - nextadvisor.com – October 2013
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4. The Facts
>38% of
Facebook
users are
under the age
of 13
Only 10% of parents of
children under 10 have
talked about social
media behavior
Top 5 Things Parents Don’t Know About Their Kids Social Media Presence http://friendguard.com/ - August 2013
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5. The Risks
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6. The Risks
80% of college admissions are using search engines
and a students’ social media presence.
2011 Kaplan Study
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/28/facebook-college-admissions_n_828487.html/
22% of colleges reported revoking admissions offers
for the previous year
68% were due to final grades.
National Association for College Admissions Counselors (NACAC)
http://www.applerouth.com/blog/2013/01/04/scary-bedtime-stories-urban-legends-and-revoked-admission-offers/
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7. The Risks
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8. The Risks
45% of employers use social media to screen applicants.
35% decided NOT to make an offer.
CareerBuilder.com
21% of companies >1,000 workers disciplined
employees for violating social networking policies.
9% fired an employee for these violations, more than
double 2 years ago.
Proofpoint, Inc
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9. The Sites & Services
The Changing Landscape of Teens and Social Media - nextadvisor.com – October 2013
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10. The Sites & Services
Moms, you oughta know: 11 social media apps teens are using now – Today Moms– October 2013
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11. How Do You Keep Up?
http://www.thedesignwork.com/social-media-icons-in-vector-format/
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12. How Do You Keep Up?
YOU DON’T
http://www.thedesignwork.com/social-media-icons-in-vector-format/
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13. Don’t be Afraid
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14. Check It Out
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15. Check It Out
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16. Check It Out
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17. Check It Out
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18. Check It Out
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19. Discuss the Risks
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20. Discuss the Risks
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21. Discuss the Risks
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22. Discuss the Risks
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23. Determine the Rules
Family Contract - Parent
I will:
• Get to know sites & services
• Learn about parental controls
• Set reasonable rules
• Not overreact & address calmly
• Get to know online friends
• Frequently check activity
• Report suspicious behavior
• Impose penalties
• Put computer in family area
http://www.fosi.org/images/stories/resources/family-online-safety-contract.pdf
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24. Determine the Rules
Family Contract - Child
I will:
• Talk with my parents about rules
• Share passwords with parents
only
• Not share personal information
• Treat others as I want to be
treated
• Tell parents about people I meet,
or if I see things that are “bad”
• Not contact or meet a person
I’ve met online without permission
http://www.fosi.org/images/stories/resources/family-online-safety-contract.pdf
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25. Set Your Expectations
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26. Don’t Let Them Be You
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27. Check Their Privacy Settings
The Changing Landscape of Teens and Social Media - nextadvisor.com – October 2013
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28. Check Their Privacy Settings
New York Times – October 2013
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29. Check Their Privacy Settings
GameSpot.com – August 2013
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30. Know What They Are Doing
The Changing Landscape of Teens and Social Media - nextadvisor.com – October 2013
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31. Know What They Are Doing
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32. Know What They Are Doing
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33. Know What They Are Doing
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34. The Bright Side
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35. The Bright Side
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36. The Bright Side
College search
•Express interest
•Take part in communities
•Display your success
•Show who you are
Petersons.com
http://www.petersons.com/college-search/social-media-college-admissions.aspx
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37. pinterest.com/kristinsb/social-parenting/
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