Family Safety Articles
One of the biggest concerns, if not the biggest concern, for any parent of a child who is getting onto the internet for the first time, is how well they will be able to control what their child sees. The internet is a tool that offers nearly limitless freedom to explore whatever the user wants.…
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.…
Cell phones are consistently viewed in a negative light – especially when children are involved. Some parents are mightily against giving their child a phone, while others are more relaxed. Well, believe it or not, it could be beneficial for your child to own a cell phone. To help explain this, take a look at…
YouTube is one of the most visited websites online. Nowadays, a lot of children are more inclined to watch YouTube videos instead of TV. Understandably, many parents are quite concerned about making YouTube safe for kids. If you take a look at YouTube, then it’s easy to see why. This platform contains millions of users…
Children are being introduced to technology at a younger age than ever before. In truth, the majority of kids born in generation Z are capable of using YouTube or playing flash games on an iPad long before they even start kindergarten. Given the importance of computer literacy in education, parents now have a responsibility to…
As a loving parent, keeping your children safe online is an ongoing priority. While you already know about Facebook and Instagram, you might not be too familiar with the TikTok App. Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Nonetheless, the fact that it is a platform primarily aimed at a youth demographic, it’s about time that you…
The Momo Challenge is the latest harmful Whatsapp “game” that is viewed as the potential next Blue Whale Challenge. Those involved in the Momo suicide challenge app are encouraged to do a number of activities that disrupt the sleep schedule, cause mental and physical harm, and can lead to pressures to commit suicide. Parents are…
We are living in a world that is designed to keep us plugged in. Whether we are focusing on screens for business purposes or we are using them for entertainment, literally everything that we do is powered by machine. Cell phones are no longer a texting and calling tool, with the occasional game of Snake…
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, most of us will quickly reach the week before Christmas only to realize that there are still gifts left to be purchased. Don’t fret… we’ve all been there before. For those of you who have fallen amongst this category, we’ve compiled a few tips to keep…
While everyone plans to have a holly jolly holiday, the truth is that November and December are the prime months for stress. But these months, and the 10 others on the calendar, don’t have to be. Here are some ways to manage your day so that you can enjoy your family and the festivities. It…
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