New book: Internet Safety for Homeschoolers: A Family Approach

I am happy to announce the release of my self-published book, written with Dr. Virginia Wallace: Internet Safety for Homeschoolers: A Family Approach.

Keeping their children safe on the Internet continues to be a concern for many parents. Many worry about predation (sexual solicitation), exposure to inappropriate content (pornography), cyberbullying, and sexting.This short booklet takes a clear-eyed look at these risks and proposes a common sense, rational approach  based on the best research and family values. Topics covered include:

Who is at Risk?
How Great is the Risk?
Adolescent Development in the Internet Age
The Internet as a Private, Public Space
The Nature of the Internet
Parenting Online
Common Sense Rules
When Rules are Broken
Teaching Internet Safety Basics
     Phishing
     Spoofing
     Spam
     Usernames and Passwords
     Linking Accounts
     Creating Accounts on Commercial Websites
     Browser Settings
     WiFi
     Mobile Apps
Building Your Child’s Online Identity
Kid-Friendly Browsers, Search Engines, Filters, and Services
Tips for Tweens
Tips for Teens

If you are interested in obtaining a copy of Internet Safety for Homeschoolers: A Family Approach, contact me at whitneylibrary@comcast.net

About the authors:

Whitney Husid, MLIS, PsyD

Dr. Husid is a homeschooling mom with a master’s degree in library and information science and a doctorate in clinical psychology. She is co-author of Collaborating for Inquiry-based Learning: School Librarians and Teachers Partner for Student Achievement and has published numerous articles in school library journals.

Virginia L. Wallace, MLIS, EdD

Dr. Wallace, formerly a professor of the School of Library and Information Science at the University of South Carolina, has a master’s degree in library and information science and a doctorate in instructional technology and distance education. She is the author of School News Shows: Video Productions with a Focus and coauthor of Collaborating for Inquiry-based Learning: School Librarians and Teachers Partner for Student Achievement. She has published numerous articles in school library journals, presented at international conferences, and provided leadership and training as a library ambassador to the former Soviet Union.