Family Safety Articles
While it may seem like something that can only happen to adults, online identity theft is an issue that affects many children and their parents. As our daily lives become increasingly dependent on technology, our personal information can easily be compromised in the digital realm. Here’s what parents need to know about child identity theft:…
Moving to a new home can be very exciting for families, but it can also be a little bit intimidating, especially if you aren’t entirely familiar with the area. Parents have to take neighborhood safety into consideration, and it’s up to them to help their children adjust to a new and different location. Here are…
Agreeing to allow your teen daughter to travel without you is not always an easy decision for parents to make. No matter how much you trust your teen and how confident you are in them, it can still be a nerve wracking experience to let them go off in the world, without you by their…
For parents, there is perhaps no scarier thought than facing the abduction of your child. Keeping them safe and out of harm’s way is a top priority. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reports that about 115 children are the victims of stereotypical kidnappings. While abductions by complete strangers are rare, they are…
Selfies are everywhere, and there is always something happening on social media to encourage it. The no-makeup selfie to raise awareness for cancer in 2013 and Weight Watchers’ fitness selfies in 2015 are just two examples. While they can be fun, they do affect the self esteem. As a parent, you need to be aware…
Social media sites and messaging apps have become a part of our daily lives, and that’s especially true for adolescents and teens. Messaging apps like KiK and Snapchat have exploded in popularity, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t come without risks. As these apps start appearing in news headlines, more and more parents are…
Smartphone addiction really does exist. Teens are among the most likely to suffer from it, and could suffer withdrawal symptoms by taking their phones away from them. The problem is, they need to detach from the technology because smartphone addiction can cause health, social and other problems. As parents, you need to be aware of…
One of the toughest problems that many families with adolescents and teens face is underage drinking. Many kids begin to experiment with alcohol in their early teens, and sadly, it can lead to dangerous and sometimes deadly situations. It’s up to parents to ensure the safe and healthy of their children, so teenage drinking prevention…
Parenting in the digital age presents many new challenges for families. Moms and dads of children of all ages now have to worry about the safety of their kids on the Internet, since it’s a tool that we’re increasingly dependent on in our everyday lives. Whether individuals think that the risk is worth the reward,…
Teens today are much more technology savvy than their parents, but that doesn’t mean that they’re always being responsible when using that technology. Many parents may be unaware of the information that their children are sharing on the internet, and unfortunately, it can have negative consequences. Here are 5 ways to protect your teen’s online…
Sign Up for Family Orbit Now!
