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29 December 2011

Editorial: Teens and civility on social media sites
The Dallas Morning News uses FOSI/Pew Research survey to take a look at teens and cyber-relationships. Read the full article.
21-23 December, 2011

Tech Savvy Mama
A Parent's Role in Teaching Online Safety
Blogger Leticia Barr has completed a 3 day series on mobile and internet safety based on responses from Stephen Balkam:
Tips for Modeling Digital Citizenship from FOSI CEO, Stephen Balkam
Limiting Screentime & Safe Gaming Over Winter Break - Tips from FOSI CEO, Stephen Balkam
Right Age for Cell Phone? FOSI CEO Stephen Balkam shares factors to consider
14 December 2011

All Things Considered National Public Radio
Who's Opposed To .XXX Domain Names? Not Exactly Who You'd Think
FOSI's CEO, Stephen Balkam, is interviewed for a story regarding the newly released .XXX domain. Read and/or hear the full article.
9 November, 2011

En Acción - Republica Dominica - Despacho Primera Dama
Primera Dama participa en conversatorio sobre Internet Sano
Coverage from the office of First Lady Dra. Margarita Cedeno de Fernandez of the Dominican Republic for her participation in the 2011 Annual Conference. Read the full article here.
9 November, 2011

Tech Savvy Mama
A Parent's Role in Teaching Online Safety
Blogger and Annual Conference panelist Leticia Barr discusses the responsibility of teaching online safety. Read the full article here.
9 November, 2011

The Washington Post
Social media, teens, parents and whether to 'friend'
A Washington Post interview referencing the Pew Internet research. Read the full article here.
9 November, 2011

Ars Technica
Teens on Facebook: mostly kind, but cruelty is still a problem
Ars Technia uses the new Pew study to examine the behavior of teens online. Read the full article here.
9 November, 2011

The Huffington Post
The Good, the Bad and the (Not So) Ugly of Teen Social Networking
Stephen Balkam's exploration of Pew Internet's most recent study. Read the full article in the Huffington Post, here.
9 November, 2011

The Hill
Study: Teen say peers mostly kind on social-media sites
The Hill explores information provided by Pew Internet's release of a new study in partnership with FOSI. Read the full article here.
12 October, 2011

The Huffington Post
The Price of Advice
A response to the New York Times' piece, "Why Facebook is After Your Kids." Read Stephen's full answer in the Huffington Post, here.
5 October, 2011

The Washington Post
The case for spying on your kids
A Washington Post interview with Stephen Balkam regarding teen privacy. Read the full article here.
5 October, 2011

Reuters
Lawmakers, advocates split over teen Net privacy
A report following the recent hearing on the proposed changes to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. Read the full article here.
4 October, 2011

The Hill
Energy and Commerce subpanel to review children's privacy law
An announcement in The Hill's technology blog of October 5th's hearing, with testimony to be given by Stephen Balkam. Read the full article here.
28 September, 2011

Education.com
OMG, Teens and Their Phones
A recent article from Education.com featuring commentary from Stephen Balkam. Read the full article here.
14 September, 2011

CBS San Francisco
Tech Report: Parents Getting a Better Handle on Kids Online Use
A report from CBS San Francisco report in reply to our "Who Needs Parental Controls?" survey. Read the full article here.
14 September, 2011

The Huffington Post
Survey: Parents Mostly Savvy on Kids Internet Use
A report from Larry Magid in response to the launch of FOSI's research survey, "Who Needs Parental Controls?" Read Larry's full article in the Huffington post here, or as reported by Mercury News.
26 August, 2011

The Huffington Post
Be Afraid of Facebook, Be Very Afraid
A response to the findings of a national survey by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. Read Stephen Balkam's full article in the Huffington Post.
24 August, 2011

The Daily Telegraph
Facebook simplifies privacy controls, with counsel from FOSI. Read the full story here.
23 August, 2011

Parenting
Back-to-School Internet Tips for Parents
Jeana Lee Tahnk chats with Stephen Balkam about Internet safety tips for kids returning to school. Read the full article here.
19 July, 2011



The Washington Post
Is your child safe online? Sexting, cyber-bullying and more.
A Washington Post Q&A with Stephen Balkam. Read the full article here.
28 March, 2011

The Huffington Post
Trust, but Verify
A review of the pre-screened motion picture, Trust. Read Stephen Balkam's full article in the Huffington Post.
11 March, 2011

The Huffington Post
The President Uses His Bully Pulpit
A discussion on the White House Conference on Bullying Prevention. Read Stephen Balkam's full article in the Huffington Post.
07 March, 2011



The Washington Post
A week without texts or tweets will do kids good
A great piece by Margeurite Kelly, with a FOSI shout-out. Read the full article here.
March, 2011

Reader's Digest


Take Control of Family Tech Time
An exploration in balancing technology at home. Read the full article here.
09 February, 2011

The Guardian
GRID: the new home for web safety online
A very complimentary review of GRID from Jemima Kiss. Read the full article here.
08 February, 2011

Parenting
Today is Safer Internet Day
Parenting's Jeana Lee Tahnk talks with Stephen Balkam on Safer Internet Day. Read the full article here.
07 January, 2011

The Huffington Post
The Boob Tube vs. YouTube
Television, media and family time. Read Stephen Balkam's full article in The Huffington Post.
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