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April 14, 2009 ST. LOUIS, MO-When it comes to online child protection, Denise Pellow, author of the compelling new book, The Five Dangerous Trends Concerning Kids, Technology and the Internet sheds new light on vital issues facing every parent and their children. The book is being released on April 14, 2009, in e-book and print. The Five Dangerous Trends help parents effectively build strategies and enhance relationships with their children.
Pellow, founder of KidsBeSafeOnline LLC, guides parents through the trends in technology that affect families, aids in deflecting the persuasion of Internet predators and helps prevent the effects of cyberbullying and cyberharassment. With a mix of real life examples, helpful and concise suggestions to protect children, Pellow, an author, speaker and consultant, writes about her subject with a sense of compassion and urgency. "The Internet is a wonderful resource for our kids, and a valuable tool to assist in learning," she says, "however, it can also present concern for parents when this tool has potential to put their children at risk. The most vulnerable, our children, are at risk of being exposed to unwanted attention and potentially dangerous circumstances children are not equipped to handle.""Education, awareness and prevention are essential," adds Pellow. "Ultimately it is the parents' responsibility to safeguard their children, but they can reach a balance in protecting their children while building a sense of trust. That's why I wrote this book, to inform parents and introduce a dialogue between parent and child."
The book provides resources and guidelines to help parents educate themselves on the topics of cyberbullying, internet predators, social networking, text messaging and sexting. Licensed professional counselor Diana Beane, M.Ed., says "the information and suggestions provided by Denise Pellow in The Five Dangerous Trends are invaluable in helping parents become aware of the dangers kids may encounter in cyberspace, and how to institute safeguards to protect them."
Pellow has been instrumental in facilitating new laws to protect children online through her website, kidsbesafeonline.com, providing resources, legislative updates, news articles, educational materials and presentations.
Pellow assisted a Boston, MA, parent when her teen daughter made plans to leave the country and marry an older man with whom she had started an Internet relationship, but never met. "We are grateful for her guidance, support and advice."
The Five Dangerous Trends Concerning Kids, Technology and the Internet can be ordered online at www.attentionparents.com or here at this site.
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