Family Safety Articles
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…
There are many reasons why you might want to block specific apps and websites on someone’s iPhone. Most likely, the main reason is that the individual in question is your dependent, and you are trying to make sure that they are keeping safe. You might also want to ensure that they are not using their…
If you’ve ever purchased or used an iPhone, then you’ll likely know about the default browser, Safari. This is the standard web browser that iPhone owners use because it comes pre-installed on the device and is also the standard browser across all iOS devices. Safari is rather competent since it gives you access to all…
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…
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