Hello Reader,

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Welcome to the October edition of The Family Home Tech Bulletin!

October is officially Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it's a perfect time for all of us to take a more intentional and proactive look at our digital lives. So, this month, everything we do is about building a digital fortress around your home.

This Month’s Action Plan for October:

This month, our free Family Action Calendar is all about putting your security first. Here are a few simple, powerful actions you can take:

• Enforce 2FA on all of your accounts. Two-factor authentication is the single best step you can take to prevent a hack.
• Change your passwords if necessary. Now is the perfect time to update any old, reused, or weak passwords.
• Help the senior members of your family recognize how scams work so they can be avoided, and help them with securing their online accounts.

Download Your Free Family Action Calendar

Featured Read:

YourTech, Your Future

Last month, I had the privilege of speaking to a group of 8th graders about living in an always-online world and how they can be successful by learning and holding on to their values. The experience was incredible. It reminded me that our kids are the first "true digital natives" and that we, as parents and guardians, need to listen to them in order to guide them. This blog post is part of a series that will share what I learned from those conversations. It will give you a guide to understanding your kids' online world and how to help them navigate it with confidence. ​ Begin the series here.

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What to do if Your account is hacked. Have you ever gotten an email from a friend's social media account and knew something was off? In a world where a hacked account is no longer a rare event, it is important to know what to do if you or a loved one becomes a victim. This blog post, "My Social Media Account Hacked", is an honest, personal account of how to handle the situation and what you can do to prevent it from happening again. ​ Read Here on What to Do.

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Quick Tips & Videos

Here are two quick videos you can watch now to start your journey to a safer digital life:

• Your External Hard Drive Is Lying
  • Your digital memories are at risk. Watch this short video to learn the simple 3-2-1 Backup Strategy to protect your precious photos and videos.
  • ​Watch Now​
• Protect Your Online Life Like You Would Your House
  • Securing your online life should be treated the same as securing your home from theft.
  • ​Watch Now​

What's Coming Next at Family Home Tech...

Exciting News! The TECH-LIFE Project Podcast is Coming!

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We've been working on a new project for you! I’m launching a new podcast called "The TECH-LIFE Project" where we’ll dive deep into topics from my core philosophy: The 8 Simple Steps to Digital Confidence and Well-Being.

The first episode will be released soon. Make sure you're following us on our social media pages so you don't miss the launch!

We're always working on new ways to help you master your digital world. Keep an eye out for upcoming articles on topics like navigating screen time battles and understanding online privacy settings. Plus, more valuable printables are always in the works!

If you're reading this and haven't downloaded our essential kit yet, now's the time! It includes your Cybercrime Emergency Plan, Password Power-Up Checklist, and Digital Memory Protection Plan. Get it here:

Haven't grabbed your FREE Digital Defense Kit yet? ​ Digital Defense Kit

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The TECHSAFE Family Toolkit

Ready for the full roadmap to digital confidence? This Bulletin and the free kit are powerful steps! For a complete, comprehensive guide to mastering your family's entire digital home, explore the full TECHSAFE Family Toolkit.

This workbook provides simple, strong ways to protect your family's digital life. And you can write in it and keep your own notes!

Video Tour: Walk Through the Toolkit with Me!

Want to see inside before you buy? You can watch me walk through every chapter and all the interactive elements in a special video tour I put together just for you!

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Watch the Toolkit Video Tour!

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$49.99 TECHSAFE Family Toolkit Now Available In Paperback! I'm incredibly excited to announce that The TECHSAFE Family Toolkit is now officially available in its beautiful softcover workbook format on Amazon! ​ Purchase Paperback Here

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If you've found this newsletter or any of my resources helpful, would you invite your friends to subscribe to the Family Home Tech Bulletin? Let's help more families gain digital confidence!

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Thanks again for being part of the Family Home Tech community. Here's to a safer, healthier, and more connected digital October!

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Stay Safe & Savvy

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