Family Safety Articles
There are several different reasons you might want to block a website on an iPhone. Perhaps you spend too much time procrastinating on certain sites and need to cut distractions, or maybe you would like to protect your children from the many dangers that lurk online by monitoring and restricting their internet use. Thankfully, figuring…
When you think about it, we all are treated as numbers the minute we are born. All Americans typically have a social security number, driver’s license, and address, and phone number that anyone can trace to identify back to us. Displaying certain information online has its uses when you need to find someone and vice versa.…
Are you worried about the amount of screen time your child is getting? Perhaps you are concerned about what they are browsing, or the apps they are downloading to their device. Luckily, there are a number of ways you can control their device habits. With parental controls, either through the Android operating system itself or…
In 2019 there were more than 696,620 arrests made, and they were all juvenile offenders. It’s crucial now more than ever that we take the time to identify what causes juvenile delinquency and figure out ways to prevent it from happening. If you’ve been searching for the answers, you’ve come to the right place. Don’t…
Did you know that more than 20% of students ages 12 to 18 experience some form of cyberbullying? Bullying is a complex problem that can lead students to feel self-conscious, unconfident, and even depressed. So how can you protect your teen from bullies? With this guide, we look at a few cyberbully facts you might not know.…
Teens love texting. It’s a way for them to communicate with their friends when they are not with them and there are many text message apps. But just like you would know which friends your teen is hanging out with, you should know which ones they are using. 84% of teenagers now have their own…
As your child transitions into a teenager, they’re going to want a little more independence and privacy. When it’s finally time to offer them these privileges you know that it’s time for a cell phone. Giving your teenager their first phone is exciting for them but stressful for you. All of their communication is private…
Lots of call loggers apps for iPhone and Android may allow you to make a log of all incoming and outgoing calls on your device, which, as a parent is something that could certainly put your mind at ease. You want to know who your child is communicating with, where the numbers are from, and…
The internet is a valuable resource that has numerous benefits. You can get access to information about almost everything and lots of entertainment. However, it’s also full of harmful or inappropriate content such as adult websites. Teens are the main victims of such content because of their desire to explore. Unfortunately, such content can have…
The ability to connect with the world has never greater, thanks to smart phones and the Internet. While parents may be concerned that the Internet can have a negative impact on their teen’s social skills, it can actually be a helpful and valuable tool. When viewed as a modern and necessary way to stay in…