Family Safety Articles
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 machines. 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…
One of the biggest nightmares for a parent is a child running away from home. They can leave home for all types of reasons, but one of the biggest is because they don’t feel wanted, respected, or needed. It’s natural to panic and be angry at first, but try to put those emotions to one…
Our cell phones are never far from our reach these days, whether they’re in our pocket, handbag or schoolbag, or just left sitting somewhere nearby. We check them frequently, and sometimes obsessively, whether it’s to read email, get an update on the forecast, or just to browse through social media. However, all of this attention…
As a parent, no one truly knows your children as well as you do. You can tell when they’re upset, or when something just isn’t quite right. You can sense it when they’re hiding something, or when they aren’t telling you the whole story. If your child seems stressed out or anxious, and you have…
Oversharing has become one of the biggest problems with social media and the Internet in general today. With kids having instant online access right in their pockets or backpacks, it’s essential that parents teach them how to behave properly and safely on tech platforms. Whether your child has their own cell phone, tablet, or laptop,…
The mobile phone became more than just a mean to communicate with other people. Now, due to technology, anyone can use it just the way they use their computer. This means that the smartphone allows accessing the Internet and reveals any kind of content searched by the user. Although some parents may see tracking their…
It’s typical for everyone in the family to own or use a device these days, whether it’s a laptop, tablet, smart phone, or all of the above. It’s almost essential in today’s modern world, but that doesn’t mean that this dependence on gadgets is without challenges for parents. In order to take control over the…
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