Family Safety Articles
Phone usage is a very common cause of arguments between parents and their children. Left to their own devices, kids would spend all day long looking at screens. But that isn’t good for them and parents are constantly trying to limit their time spent on the phone and get them to do other things instead. …
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…
We live in a world of technology and screens. Everyone is inundated with devices, whether it’s the TV, the laptop, phones, tablets, and much more. There doesn’t seem to be a way to avoid them. Schools expect children to do their homework on laptops. The Kindle offers ways to read books without the physical book.…
Screen time addiction in teens is a very real and serious subject. It’s up to you as their parent or guardian to monitor the amount of time spent in front of the screen and encourage other ways to spend their time. However, how can you monitor and help if you don’t know all the truths…
There are plenty of apps and games out there for the tablet or computer. Whether your child loves to create lives on the SIMS or enjoys the old-school fighting games like Street Fighter, there is something for all. Then there’s the ability to stream TV shows and watch movies from the iPad, phone, and more.…
From cell phones to tablets to laptops, kids of all ages are engaging with devices at earlier ages, and for a variety of reasons. It’s not unusual to see toddlers intently watching a cartoon on a handheld device, or to see a teen texting rapidly as they walk down the street. Digital devices are simply…
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…
With many parents recognizing the numerous benefits of mobile devices for their families, it’s equally important to remember the importance of screen free time. Research has found that too much screen time can have a negative impact on children, affecting their sleep and eating habits, among other things. Parents can demonstrate to their kids the…
Digital technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, whether we like it or not. Children are increasingly using computers and tablets in the classroom for learning, and parents and teens alike use their mobile devices frequently throughout the day. However, it’s important for parents to set limits in the home, restricting the…
Technology has become a part of our children’s daily lives, from using tablets and laptops for school work, to cell phones that allow them to stay connected at all times. While tech skills are increasingly important in our society, devices don’t come without drawbacks. Many parents are finding that their children are spending much more…