Today's youth are falling victim to the perils of social and mobile networking at an alarming rate. Textual harassment, cyberbullying, sexting, and online predators have become national epidemics. According to recent studies, about half of young people have experienced some form of online harassment. The Parent's Guide provides awareness, solutions, and preventative resources to keep your children safe and secure online. With defensive parenting and constant communication, you can teach your children about the potential dangers of social networking, empower them to protect themselves from online predators, guard their personal information, and preserve their online reputation. The Parent's Guide gives you the fundamentals of mobile messaging, Facebook, and other social media platforms; information you need about privacy and security settings; and measures to defend against cyberbullies. Knowledge is power! If you are aware of what's happening, you can get involved and facilitate change.
Shawn Edgington is a cyberbullying prevention expert and your go-to cyber safety advocate. She's the author of the bestselling book, The Parent's Guide to Texting, Facebook and Social Media: Understanding the Benefits and Dangers of Parenting in a Digital World, the Founder of The Cyber Safety Academy, The Great American NO BULL Challenge and Teen Video Awards.
Shawn is also the CEO of a national insurance firm, where she provides risk management for companies across the country.
After a personal experience she had with her then 16-year-old daughter being physically threatened and stalked by text and on Facebook, Shawn has made it her mission to help teens, educators and parents take the steps necessary to promote digital responsibility among our Nation's youth.
Shawn's been featured in Woman's Day Magazine, appeared on Anderson, profiled in the new documentary Submit: The Virtual Reality of Cyberbullying, on the Fox Business Channel, Imus in the Morning, View from the Bay, KRON 4 News, The San Francisco Chronicle, Fox News Radio, ESPN Radio, CBS Radio, The Leslie Marshall Show, InfoTrak, The John Carney Show, The San Diego Union, American Cheerleader Magazine, CNN Radio, NPR and various other media outlets and syndicated radio programs across the country.
Shawn is not just a mom whose child was bullied. She's an expert on cyber safety, and is invited to speak at conferences and events around the country. Shawn provides awareness and solutions to parents, educators and teens on how to take the steps to promote digital responsibility to create social action within a positive school climate.
Shawn lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and is passionate about her family and helping others. Meet her or learn more about her books, programs and fundraiser at www.ShawnEdgington.com.
