Family Safety Articles
You may or may not have heard of Omegle, a platform used by teens to speak to strangers. Their tagline is ‘talk to strangers!’, which will immediately ring alarm bells in the heads of parents. Understandably, lots of parents are concerned about what this could mean and how this could be misused by people posing…
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…
If you’ve been following the news at all, you will no doubt have come across the term “sexting” – a portmanteau word that combines texting and sex. Sexting is, as you might imagine, is the act of texting sexually-charged text, images, or video through an online medium, like the Snapchat app. Unfortunately, sexting isn’t something…
The internet has long been a daunting subject for parents across the World. Opening the doors to just about everything you never want your child to encounter, while also being an invaluable educational and social resource, figuring out how to balance internet usage in their daily life can be a seemingly impossible task. In the…
We are living in a new time, where teenagers are spending more time on screens than they are on regular games and crafts. Whether it’s on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat or other social media platforms, social media is one of the most significant parts of the life of teenagers today. Embracing digital technology as a way…
The ability to connect with the world has never greater, thanks to smart phones and the Internet. While parents may be concerned that the Internet can have a negative impact on their teen’s social skills, it can actually be a helpful and valuable tool. When viewed as a modern and necessary way to stay in…
Families today seem to be busier than ever, which can make staying connected and staying on top of one another’s schedules difficult. Rather than relying on social media sites and social apps geared towards chatting and sharing with large groups, opt instead for a secure family network. A private family social networking app is the…
It’s a question that most parents struggle with at some point: should I monitor my child’s activity on social media sites? The answer, quite simply, is yes. For the safety of your family, it’s important to keep tabs on what your kids are saying, sharing, and doing on social media. With apps designed to…
As a parent, you naturally want to do all that you can to protect your kids, whether it’s out in the real world or on the web. Technology has opened up new areas of potential safety hazards, and parents now also have to navigate this new digital realm. One of the best ways to look…
Much has been made of the negative effects that social media can have on young and impressionable minds. It’s true that social media has the potential to influence teenagers negatively, particularly in the way it might affect their self-esteem. However, although there are dangers to consider when it comes to social media use, there are…