GapKids “Shine On” in Back-to-School Campaign

GapKids “Shine On” in Back-to-School Campaign

Gap shares stories about children who make the world a brighter place through their unique talents and community service in its Shine On marketing campaign for fall. This campaign features the kids as they came together to paint a colorful mural on the campus of Daniel Webster Middle School in…
Cartoon Network Asks Kids to Speak Up

Cartoon Network Asks Kids to Speak Up

Speak Up, an original documentary from Cartoon Network, captures the authentic, everyday stories of America’s bullied kids and the youth who have helped them. The half-hour film is an extension of the network’s nationally recognized and award-winning pro-social initiative Stop Bullying: Speak Up, which seeks to empower all kids to…
Internet Security Training Tools for Students

Internet Security Training Tools for Students

Tech company IBM has announced that in conjunction with Safer Internet Day, it will release free Internet safety training tools for students and have volunteers working to help raise awareness and educate students and businesses on Internet safety and digital responsibility. Today, Feb. 7, IBM is unveiling three free volunteer…
How to Protect Kids from Perils of Social Networking

How to Protect Kids from Perils of Social Networking

As social networking use is increasing among children, parents must be worried about their online safety. So, organizations world over are offering solutions for parents to ensure cyber protection of their kids. SocialShield, an online monitoring service for kids' social networking activities, has announced upgrades to its product, allowing parents…
“Kindness Counts” PSA Campaign for Preschoolers

“Kindness Counts” PSA Campaign for Preschoolers

Ann Curry, co-anchor of NBC News' TODAY, America's morning news program; Brian Williams, anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News, America's leading evening newscast; and Big Bird, star in 24-hour preschool television channel Sprout's first PSA created for "Kindness Counts," the network's new multiplatform, prosocial initiative designed to support…
Teaching Responsible Phone Use to Children

Teaching Responsible Phone Use to Children

LG Text Ed was in session this weekend at BlogHer '11, a conference for women in social media, which was held on Aug. 4–6 in San Diego. At the LG Lounge, attendees learned about the LG Text Ed program, an educational campaign that addresses teen mobile phone misuse and provides…
Saving Kids from the Dangers of Social Networks

Saving Kids from the Dangers of Social Networks

While the perils of online social networking are spreading like a pandemic all over the world, most parents are exploring ways to protect their children from this cyber menace. For them, here’s a remedy. With parental controls, social network monitoring, and Internet filtering, Trend Micro Online Guardian gives parents the…