Family Safety Articles
Smartphones have become an unavoidable part of life. A lot of parents have found themselves battling with the idea of giving their child a smartphone, and for good reason. The choice is essentially between cutting them off from the technology their peers are using and allowing them unfettered access to all the dangers that come…
Did you know that 93 percent of boys and 62 percent of girls have encountered pornography when browsing online? Those who own iPads are likely to use either Chrome or Safari as their primary internet browser. Safari is the preferred browser on Apple devices due to its extensive capabilities, which include a mechanism for banning websites. Wondering…
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Have you ever wondered how to see your family’s location on your iPhone? Or maybe you want to know where your kids are at all times without them having to text or call you constantly? Luckily, there is a way to do this and it’s actually pretty simple. In this article, we’ll show you how…
One of the most frustrating things that can happen to you is losing your phone. We rely on them for so much, and the panic of not knowing where it is is crippling. iCloud is Apple’s main solution, but it doesn’t always work for everyone. Don’t panic yet; there are many ways how to find…
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Did you know that 90% of teenagers in the US now own an iPhone? In this day and age, it’s more important than ever for parents to be able to keep track of their children. Having an iPhone or any other smartphone can help, but what happens if you need to track their phone? Apple’s Find My…
Modern apps can help you keep track of your entire family’s locations all on a single map. While Apple does include optional tracking features in the iPhone, these can easily be turned off to preserve your privacy. In this way, your child can quickly disable the tracking feature on their iPhone and leave you completely in the…
Children are receiving cell phones at a younger age than ever before. In fact, research shows that the majority of parents opt to give their kids a phone between the ages of 12 and 13. However, the number of kids between the ages of 8 and 10 receiving cell phones has doubled since 2015. A cell…
You’re not alone when you’re on your phone. The courts authorized nearly 2,250 wiretaps in 2021 alone. But this number accounts for a small fraction of the phones that were tapped that year. Anyone can install a bug or app on your phone to access your data and listen in on your conversations. Yet you’re not helpless.…
Around 10% of all adults in the United States have an addiction to porn. Not many people realize that porn can be just as addicting as certain drugs like cocaine. But why? More importantly, is learning how to quit porn hard? Fortunately, learning how to stop porn addiction doesn’t have to be as difficult as it…
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If you have kids, then you will know how important it is to keep them safe and to make sure that you are always monitoring their internet connectivity. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done. Devices make it easier than ever for kids to stay connected, but at the same time, it makes it easier…
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