by Maria Pilar Clark

Let's face it. When it comes to the internet, our kids might as well be the Neil Armstrongs of cyberspace, navigating unchartered air waves of a new, digital world as we glaze over while remembering the simpler days of regular phone calls that didn't involve texting and video games that employed the use of one simple joystick.

With an all encompassing array of technology platforms and services that are now second nature to our kids, there is a seemingly endless e-parade of online outlets where photo sharing, blogging, and meeting like-minded techies in countries from A to Z is as easy as 1,2, 3.0.

So how the heck are busy, multi-tasking moms supposed keep up with the latest technological advancements while making informed decisions, setting boundaries and teaching their kids about spending responsible time online?

The answer is a mouse click away at The Online Mom, an organization and web site founded by parents with extensive technology backgrounds (of course) that provides less computer savvy parents with the tools, explanations and advice that can keep their kids safe from online dangers like cyber-bullying, predators, porn or ID theft. Parents can even learn how YouTube and Facebook work or simply find out what those are.

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