Family Safety Articles
Are you worried about what your child gets up to when you’re not looking? Maybe they have quite a few friends and you’re concerned they’ve fallen in with a bad crowd? Maybe you’re just wondering what they get up to online, seeing as they spend so much time on their phone? All of these questions…
Are you worried about the amount of screen time your child is getting? Perhaps you are concerned about what they are browsing, or the apps they are downloading to their device. Luckily, there are a number of ways you can control their device habits. With parental controls, either through the Android operating system itself or…
It’s no secret that the internet has done a wonderful thing in connecting people all over the world. The internet is vast, and that makes it worrisome for parents. Those who want to restrict adult content from the curious eyes of their children in their formative years would want a way to ensure that the…
Teens love texting. It’s a way for them to communicate with their friends when they are not with them and there are many text message apps. But just like you would know which friends your teen is hanging out with, you should know which ones they are using. 84% of teenagers now have their own…
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…
There are a lot of benefits to allowing your child to have a mobile phone. It helps to keep them safe because they can always call you if they are in trouble. It also helps them to maintain a healthy social life with their friends. However, there are a lot of dangers that come along…
In this digital age, many teens have adopted digital devices. While these devices offer many benefits from accessing educational content to connecting with their fellow peers, they have become a concern to parents as they expose the teens to potential risks and content beyond their capacity. In addition to directing them on how to use…
While the internet is a good thing, there are many risks and dangers that it poses when it comes to our kids. Some websites have content that poses a threat to the early psychological development of the kids when they get exposed to them. With the rise in content related to gambling, pornography, crime, and…
A teenager obtaining their driver’s license is like a rite of passage and is indeed one of the most exciting ties of their life. But to a parent, it is usually a source of worry. With the high addiction of teenagers to their smartphones, they are at risk of getting into accidents due to distracted…
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…