I was inspired by Todd's earlier post titled "MySpace = MyNightmare" to build a safer alternative, where my kids can get on the web without being exposed to so much adult-related content, and without me having to worry about them being approached online by another adult with inappropriate intentions.

After a lot of work and testing to ensure security and privacy, I'm proud to announce MyFamilySpaces.com. This new site provides a way for family and friends to safely connect online.

MyFamilySpaces is based on private "groups" that are invitation only, and web pages created within that group are only visible to members of that group. This ensures that your kids won't see objectionable material - they'll only see the pages that you create.

Membership is free and provides you with up to 5 free web pages and a free blog - and only people who you invite will be able to see them.

Here are some benefits of MyFamilySpaces.com that I hope will peak your interest:

Keep in touch with your family members and close-knit groups by inviting them to your trusted MyFamilySpaces.com web site. You can rest assured that your discussions, photos, and events will be kept private and password-protected.

Share family news such as birth announcements, engagements, graduations, wedding, and more. Stay up to date with family events and plan reunions or family get-togethers.

Introduce your children to the Internet the safe way, without exposing them to explicit or adult content.

Post photos to your password-protected web site and invite other family members or friends to view them by joining your site.

I hope that you'll join MyFamilySpaces.com and experience the safe alternative to MySpace.

Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions you may have about this new site by sending email to rick@myfamilyspaces.com.