A very special thank you goes out to Paige of Mommycast.com, who agreed to be my very own special guest star slash expert person.

Music in this podcast provided by the Podsafe Music Network, with Remember and Mine Again by Black Lab, and Strange Day in Mexico by The Clintons.

This episode answers a question asked by G:

Hi Cat:
Can you suggest ways that parents can trump their kids at the technology thing? How can we keep on top of what they are doing? How do we maintain some control? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! Love your show!
–G

Sure thing, G! And mad props on the alliteration!

For more information about trumping your teens at technology, visit:

GetNetWise.org
SafeKids.com
KidsHealth.org
WiredSafety.org
Teens Health: Safe Surfing Tips for Teens
Parental Controls and Online Child Protection (A Survey of Tools and Methods–link to PDF file)

And for an IM Chat to English translator, try:

A Guide to Understanding Online Chat Acronyms and Smiley Faces

Remember, G… you are the parent. If teens do not listen or follow the safety rules you put into place, unplug the computer! You can do it. You’re supposed to do it. And your child hoofing it to the library? Super good workout! Which… BONUS.

(checklist coming soon)