Apps
A Parents Guide on Gaming Safety and Parental Controls
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December 20, 2020
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Parenting
Decoding Teen Slang
*Our teen slang guide now updated for 2021 – more than 15 new slang terms added! With 2020 soon to be behind us (let’s hope),
December 18, 2020
General
“Pay to Play” and Fake App Store Reviews: What You Need to Know
No matter what type of product or service you’re looking for online, chances are there are reviews written about it. From recipes to pajamas, cameras
May 29, 2019
All
Five Dumb Things People Only Do In Scary Movies
People in scary movies tend to act a little stupid. They practically hand themselves over on a silver platter to the monster or bad guy with
October 29, 2018
Parenting
Teens and Smartphone Usage – Six Tips and Tricks for Parents
If you have teen, there are so many things to monitor and navigate as a parent in the 21st century. Smartphones are here to stay,
June 8, 2018
Parenting
How to Raise Privacy-Savvy Kids
Safety has always been a parental concern. You probably remember being told not to talk to strangers and to “stop, drop, and roll.” You were
May 3, 2018
Parenting
Helping Kids Navigate Online
Growing up today bears little resemblance to childhood in the 70’s and 80’s. The main reason? The internet. This report shows that 16 percent of eight-year-olds
October 22, 2017
Social Media
The 3 a.m. Challenge: What Parents Need to Know
The latest social media challenge may be keeping your younger children up at night! It’s called “The 3 a.m. challenge”. After you read this post,
September 6, 2017
Social Media
The Dangers for Children on Social Media
According to eMarketer.com, 5.7 million children under the age of 11 have accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat–all of which have age restrictions that are
September 1, 2017
Features
Safer Homeschooling: Don’t Forget the Parental Controls
Homeschooling our children is an optimal way to keep the safe and sheltered from negative influences and peer pressures. Statistics from the National Household Education
August 11, 2017
Overall
5 Surprising Physical Dangers of Smartphone Addiction
Smartphones are an unavoidable part of our lives. They’ve wormed their way into nearly every facet of our existence with an unending variety of apps
April 30, 2017
Teens
Safer Selfies: Avoiding Killer Pictures
“Selfies” have become a mind-boggling social media phenomenon. Approximately 95% of young adults admit to having taken at least one selfie in their lifetime; researchers
April 3, 2017
General
Tech-free Gift Ideas: 2016
When you start thinking about gifts for your tweens and teens this holiday season, chances are that what is first on their list is technology.
November 27, 2016
Cyber Bullying
Roasting: Is It Glorified Bullying?
Sometimes, it seems difficult to keep up with all the forms of bullying your child can be exposed to. The latest craze sweeping through many
November 1, 2016
Parenting
The “Sexting” Talk: What is Sexting?
You don’t expect your twelve-year-old to be able to answer the question “what is sexting?”, much less to engage in it. Unfortunately, 54% of teens under
September 2, 2016
Parenting
How to Promote Good Mobile Technology Use with your Kids
It seems as though kids in today’s world are constantly attached to a mobile device of some sorts. While this helps to connect them to
July 25, 2016
Apps
What Parents Need to Know: Instagram
Along with Facebook and Twitter, Instagram is one of the most popular social media apps being used by anyone from elementary school students to grandparents.
July 18, 2016
Apps
What Parents Need to Know: Pokémon GO
Last week, a new game for iOS and Android, launched and took the world by storm. Despite barely being out for five days, the app has
July 12, 2016
Overall
5 Ways Predators Groom Children During Online Gaming
Your child’s online gaming friends seem perfectly innocent. They chat about the game, about its latest upgrades and frustrations, and about what’s going on in
June 30, 2016
Parenting
Smartphones and Smart Summer Rules
Today’s kids are spending more time on their devices than ever. From texting friends on their smartphones to staring at the screen as they plow
June 25, 2016
General
10 Ideas for Limiting Technology This Summer!
Your tech-savvy child probably views summer vacation as unlimited hours for gorging on technology… Playing video games late into the wee hours or spending endless
May 18, 2016
Apps
Uber Isn’t for Kids, but That Hasn’t Stopped Them from Using It
Most people know about Uber, even if they don’t use it themselves. The way it works is that drivers, just regular people driving their own cars,
May 12, 2016
Apps
What Parents Should Know About Live-Streaming Apps
Modern technology has become a double-edged sword for a lot of parents. On one hand, smartphones and apps are becoming almost a necessity for most
May 10, 2016
General
Are You a Good Facebook Friend?
Let’s face it most of us start our day with at least taking a peek at our Facebook page. We jump on to see what
April 29, 2016
Apps
What is KIK? Here’s What Parents Need To Know About the App
With the rise of private messaging apps, it is no surprise that children and young teens are finding their way onto them. One of the
March 15, 2016
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