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80% of parents report their children watch YouTube at least once per week, with 53% reporting that their child watches YouTube daily. For many, YouTube is an alternative to the television. Not too bad for a site that didn’t exist a couple of decades ago. Now, there’s a lot of fantastic child-focused content on YouTube,…
Has the thought of your child stumbling upon inappropriate content online ever kept you awake at night? In today’s hyper-connected era, safeguarding our digital spaces is not just a precaution, it’s a necessity. The question is no longer if, but how to block adult websites on my phone permanently to ensure our children’s online experiences…
Did you know that half of the children between the ages of 10 and 12 use social media? Despite age restrictions for some apps and websites, kids still find their way onto them, and often this can become detrimental. Inappropriate websites can be a big problem, especially if you have kids who are using your Android phone.…
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…
Don’t think your child is addicted to Instagram? Think again. In 2021, studies found that 57% of American children between the ages of 12 and 17 used Instagram every week. Listen, we get it. Instagram is a great app for keeping in touch with friends and family, but it can also be a source of temptation for…
The internet is a great resource, but it can also be a huge distraction. If you’re trying to get some rest or focus on work, the last thing you need is to be bombarded with notifications and requests for your attention. Or, if your kids are trying to sleep, you may want to limit their…
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Google is the world’s most popular search engine and for a good reason. It’s fast, efficient, and generally does a good job of finding what you’re looking for. However, there’s one area where Google could do better: safe search. What is a Safe Search? The internet can be a dark and dangerous place, full of…
One of the most difficult and confusing parts of being a parent is ensuring your child is safe when they are online. Part of modern parenting means that we’ve always got to be one step ahead of our children, digitally speaking, so they can browse the internet safely. While there’s a lot of amazing information…
When it comes down to it, the kids will find a way to circumvent your parental controls if they are determined to do so. The purpose of parental controls is to protect them from the negative effects of digital media overuse, and that’s why it’s important to talk to them about them. They are important…
As of 2019, over 53% of children in the U.S. have access to a smartphone by age 11, while 84% of teenagers have their own smartphone. While these devices can increase the ability to communicate with friends and family, there is also a great risk that comes with putting a wide-reaching electronic gadget into the…
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