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	'Sextortation' Newest Trap for Teens on the Internet
	September 1, 2010   The unfortunate practice of "sexting" has spurred a new and more potentially damaging hazard into teen lives: Sextortion.
	Filters, Parental Controls, and Back to School
	August 16, 2010   As parents are busy buying the right backpack, notebooks and model of calculator, let's not forget to check, update or add filtering systems and parental controls to our kid's computers and/or cell phones.
	Tweens, Teens and Online Gaming Part II
	August 2, 2010   The world of video games is rapidly changing. Improvements in graphical quality bring a sense of realism to the screen of today's games.
	Tweens, Teens and Online Gaming
	July 15, 2010   Online gaming is fun and can be very entertaining for most tweens and teens—especially boys.
	Teens Share Personal Information Online
	June 30, 2010   A recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive revealed that half of teens online have shared personal information with someone they did not know offline
	Would You Give Your Kid a Stack of Porn Magazines?
	June 15, 2010   In a video, Randy Alcorn, author of The Purity Principle speaks to parents about how they should think about computers in their homes.
	The Witherspoon Report: There is a Social Cost of Pornography
	June 1, 2010   In December 2008 a diverse group of scholars and leading experts in the fields of psychiatry, psychology, neurophysiology, philosophy, sociology, law, and political theory met to explore the effects on the health and well-being of Americans who consume pornography especially through the Internet.
	New Data On Texting and Teens
	May 17, 2010   The Pew Research Center's latest study shows that cell phone texting has become the preferred means of communication between teens and their friends.
	What Every Parent Needs to Know About Facebook Changes
	May 3, 2010   With changes made to Facebook last week, many believe the Internet will now become more social.
	Be Smart. Be Fair. Be Safe
	April 5, 2010   CTIA-The Wireless Association® and The Wireless Foundation announced the launch of "Be Smart. Be Fair. Be Safe: Responsible Wireless Use,"
	"That's Not Cool" -a Message to Teens About Stupid Ways We Use the Internet
	March 19, 2010   ThatsNotCool.com is the latest site trying to help teens make wise choices about how they use the Internet.
	YouTube Safety Feature A Wonderful Fix, With a Fatal Flaw
	March 1, 2010   Recently YouTube rolled out a rather impressive security feature, acknowledging that much of the content on the site is not exactly family-friendly.
	Portable Technology Path to Internet
	February 15, 2010   A new report by The Pew Institute says "understanding an individual's technological environment is now a vital clue in understanding how that person uses the Internet, connects with others and accesses information."
	New iPhone App Provides Internet Accountability
	February 1, 2010   A new application (app) from Covenant Eyes brings Internet Accountability to the iPhone and iPod Touch.
	Young Kids and Cell Phones
	January 15, 2010   MRI American Kids Study 2009 shows a 68% increase in the past five years of children ages six to eleven years old who have their own cell phone.
	Prayer Movement to Mobilize More Parents in 2010
	December 30, 2009   The iCare…about protecting children initiative is dedicating 2010 to actively mobilizing more parents to pray specifically for the protection of our children from the sexualized messages of our society.
	iPhone, iPod to be Hottest Holiday Items
	December 15, 2009   Leading analysts are projecting the iPhone and iPod Touch will be the top-selling holiday gift items this season.
	Teens, Texting and Driving
	November 30, 2009   A study by the Pew Research Center Internet and American Life Project found that half of teens ages 16 and 17 who have cellphones say they have talked on the phone while driving.
	iCare Update
	November 16, 2009   With the goal of 1 million members, iCare…about  protecting children continues to impact thousands of families by offering prayer, education and mobilization for the protection of children and youth from sexual exploitation through wireless technology.
	Report Ranks U.S. Carriers on Under Age User From Mobile Adult Content
	November 2, 2009   With the growing popularity of sexting and off-deck content, JBB Research is predicting a rise in mobile adult content.
	National Coalition Announces Partnership with Top Filtering Companies
	October 16, 2009   In the past, the National Coalition has maintained www.FilterReview.com, a web-based filter review site created to assist parents in making an informed decision when purchasing filtering, blocking, or monitoring software for their family.
	Prevent Cyberbullying--Ten Tips for Parents
	September 30, 2009   Current statistics about teen online activity are staggering.
	Think Before Pressing
	September 14, 2009   As our teens and young adults are deeply entrenched in cyberspace, parents, grandparents and other caregivers must discuss the issue of safety and privacy when it comes to sending or posting content online.
	What Every Parent Needs to Know about Cyberbullying
	September 1, 2009   Cyberbullying, the practice of harassing another individual through digital channels such as email, instant/text messaging, and social networking websites affects roughly one in five children.
	Cell Phones and Schools: What Every Parent Needs to Know
	August 14, 2009   As the new daily schedules become re-established, we recommend reviewing your family's wireless device policy, with a particular eye to cell phone use.
	Cell Phones Distract Drivers
	August 3, 2009   Research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed what most would expect-drivers on cell phones are four times as likely to have an accident than drivers whose full attention is on the road.
	What Every Parent Needs to Know About Twitter
	July 15, 2009   Twitter, an Internet-based social networking service, has become a popular online hangout for both the young and young at heart.
	Popular Clothing Company Promotes Risky Behavior
	July 1, 2009   The National Coalition and iCare recently became aware of Calvin Klein's unveiled billboard advertisement at the corners of Houston and Lafayette in New York City featuring two young men and a young woman entwined in a semi-nude "threesome."
	So, What Do You Think?
	June 15, 2009   A recent survey by the Pew Research Institute found 71% of teens ages 12-17 have cell phones
	Mobile Accountability
	June 1, 2009   Covenant Eyes, an internet accountability and filtering software company, has announced internet accountability for Windows Mobile 6 cell phones and PDAs.
	iCare Online Community
	May 18, 2009   In an effort to connect with iCare members nationwide, we will begin offering online, web-based prayer and discussion opportunities.
	Wirerless Online Safety--What Every Parent Needs to Know
	May 4, 2009   The Wireless Foundation and the Family Online Safety Institute hosted on one-day seminar last week entitled Keeping Kids Safe in a Mobile Environment.
	New Resource for Parents
	April 16, 2009   Internetsafety.com has announced the first mobile Internet browser that can filter offensive content on the Apple iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPod Touch.
	CN U RD THS?
	March 31, 2009   48 billion brief, electronic messages called "texts" are sent per month. 84% of those texting are between 13 and 25 years old.
	New Study Links Music to Teen Sex
	March 16, 2009   Parents have another compelling reason to monitor the music their teens are downloading to an iPod or MP3 player.
	Safe Use Agreement: Protecting Your Family on a Continuing Basis
	February 25, 2009   The challenge every concerned parent must face is this: every child, including those close to you, will be impacted by the sexual and pornographic content available through wireless technology.
	Contact Your U.S, Senators Today
	February 24, 2009   Porn attorney David Ogden could soon become one of the highest-ranking officials in the Department of Justice—but there is still time for you to act and make your voice heard.
	What Parents Need to Know about 'Sexting'
	February 16, 2009   Teens across the country are engaging in an increasingly popular practice known as 'sexting' Middle School and High School students taking nude or semi-nude photos of themselves with cell phones and sharing the pictures with classmates via texting.
	iCare: It all starts with prayer
	January 30, 2009   The National Coalition's iCare movement exists to protect children through prayer from potential dangers as they use wireless technology.
	iCare 2009: Using Technology to Advance the Movement!
	January 14, 2009   We have a God-sized goal—1 million iCare members by the end of 2009! Currently over 6,500 people have joined the movement primarily through the iCare website.
	Sex and Cell Phones: Protect Your Children
	December 29, 2008   New technology brings new challenges. This resource booklet is intended to help Christian leaders and parents make wise choices as they purchase wireless devices for children.
	Family-Friendly Free Internet Service--Say Yes
	December 12, 2008   In his final act as Federal Communications Commission Chairman, Kevin Martin will again propose a plan to auction off unused airwaves to create a free, nationwide wireless Internet service with one requirement: the winning company must provide filters to make the service porn-free.
	Updated Resource: Protecting Your Family at the Point of Purchase
	December 1, 2008   iPhone, BlackBerry Curve, Razor, LG 1. The list of cell phones available today seems unending and often times confusing!
	Cell Phone Company Hears Our Voice
	November 17, 2008   Over the past twelve months, members of the National Coalition, Religious Alliance Against Pornography (RAAP) and iCare have met by conference call or face-to-face with the CEOs and/or their representatives from the five major wireless companies
	iCare DVD: The Next Step in Passing the Message On
	November 1, 2008   The National Coalition and iCare…about protecting children are thrilled to announce the release of the much anticipated iCare DVD!
	Our Teens: A Generation Unplugged
	October 15, 2008   An in-depth online study conducted by Harris Interactive looked at more than 2,000 teenage cell phone users across the U.S.
	Taking the Guessing out of Texting
	October 1, 2008   Statistics show 48 billion text messages are sent per month. That equals 1.6 billion a day. And over 84% of those texting are between 13 and 25 years of age.
	Protecting Children from Indecency Programming Act
	September 15, 2008   Can you recall the outrage from the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show of 2004?
	Blogs and Chat Rooms and Grooming, Oh My!
	August 26, 2008   The Internet has not only changed the way we receive information, but also has created a whole new vocabulary.
	Back to School Supplies
	August 12, 2008   Backpacks, lunch bags, pencils, pens, loose leaf paper, notebooks, folders, etc! The list of items our kids need to head back to school is seemingly unending!
	Gaming Consoles Exploited by Predators
	August 1, 2008   Parents, be aware! Sexual predators have found a new way to reach our children.
	A Snapshot Into Social Networking
	July 15, 2008   You may have heard your teens throw around words like MySpace, Facebook, Xanga, Hi5, or Youtube.
	Take Action
	July 1, 2008   The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has planned to auction off unused airwaves to create a free, nationwide wireless Internet service with one stipulation:
	Internet Addiction...Is Your Teen Trapped
	June 17, 2008   The Internet is one of the most significant technological advancements made in the last century,
	Parents Must Act Quickly
	May 30, 2008   Dear Abby recently published the following letter:
	Access Wireless Parental Controls Today!
	May 15, 2008   Ever wonder how to protect your children as the wireless world continues to spin around us?
	Calling Families to Action
	May 1, 2008   The National Coalition for the Protection of Children & Families and iCare...about protecting children would like to inform you of three key news items.
	FCC Comments on Wireless Protection
	April 15, 2008   As thousands in the wireless industry gathered for their annual convention, Deborah Taylor Tate urged the cellphone industry to tackle emerging challenges.
	Nude Pictures Lead to Arrest
	April 1, 2008   Such was the headline in a local Daphne, Alabama, newspaper.
	Alert: Protect Kids from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Today!
	March 15, 2008   In past years the National Coalition has been bombarded with phone calls from concerned parents asking what they can do to shield their children from the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue located on newsstands around the country.
	Warning to College Students
	March 1, 2008   An interesting debate has recently spawned on college campuses.
	What is Cyberbulling?
	February 15, 2008   Fifteen-year-old "Becky" from Oldsmar, Florida, opened her MySpace page to find it had been hijacked and sabotaged, leaving her unable to access or delete her personal online profile.
	Important News from MySpace
	February 1, 2008   In an effort to protect children from adult content and exposure to sexual predators, MySpace has announced an agreement with Attorneys General from 49 states and the District of Columbia to organize a task force that will develop safety tools for the social networking website.
	Exciting Website Update
	January 15, 2008   After much work and effort, the new iCare website is set to launch later this month.
	Megan Meier In the Headlines
	January 1, 2008   Tina Meier and Lori Drew were typical suburban moms—both had teenage daughters, were computer savvy, and accessed MySpace, a social networking website.
	Buying Guide for Parents
	December 15, 2007   Hot gifts for children and teens this holiday season will undoubtedly include cell phones and iPods.
	The Golden Compass
	December 1, 2007   Google The Golden Compass, an upcoming movie based on a trilogy book series His Dark Materials by British author Philip Pullman, and you will find more than 4.5 million resource results. And as the December 7 release date draws closer, even more attention will be focused on the movie!
	Walled Garden at Risk!
	November 15, 2007   As recent iCare eNews issues have indicated, no blocking or filtering software is currently available for handheld wireless devices.
	What Every Parent Needs To Know
	November 1, 2007   The National Coalition for the Protection of Children & Families is pleased to announce the release of an exciting new booklet series entitled What Every Parent Needs to Know About (English only).
	AT&T Suspends Smart Limits
	October 15, 2007   iCare eNews recently reported that AT&T was the first wireless provider to offer parental controls for mobile phones through its Smart Limits™ program. But the good news was short lived. AT&T has now temporarily suspended their parental control service citing potential issues around access to 911.
	Parent Alert
	October 1, 2007   Brian and Elise Pringle live with their family in picturesque Juneau, Alaska. They allowed their 15-year-old daughter to have a MySpace account because "almost every other kid does."
	AT&T Smart Limits
	September 15, 2007   AT&T Inc. has announced the most significant advances to date in parental control options for wireless devices! AT&T Smart Limits™ allows parents to set limits.
	Sexualization of Girls in America!
	September 1, 2007   The American Psychological Association (APA) has recently given the phenomenon a label, the "sexualization of girls."
	Computer Filters and Town Hall
	August 15, 2007   News wires are reporting that Conservatives have installed a filter on Madrid, Spain's town hall computer system, blocking lawmakers from doing Internet searches for words such as "sex" or "sexuality."
	eNews Goes to Twice Montly
	August 1, 2007   By popular request, iCare eNews will now be published twice per month to better equip parents, grandparents, caregivers, educators and others to meet the challenges of our sexually charged wireless culture.
	iPhone Frenzy!
	July 1, 2007   Breathe. Relax. Apple plans to ship 10 million iPhone devices before the close of 2008.
	Television Shows Now Available on Mobile Phones
	June 1, 2007   A recent USA Today headline reads, "Sprint, ABC dial in to television on the go."

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