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Parenting Online… Is Just Like Parenting Offline

May 9, 2018 - Children, Online Safety, Parenting, Smart Phones, Teens

If you think about the parallels, it becomes extremely clear, doesn’t it?

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Your Child And The New Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition

May 2, 2018 - Children, Parenting, Technology

Tailored specifically to children, the new Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition has addressed many of the short-term safety issues well, but what about the bigger issues that will impact your child?

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The Latchkey Kids Of The Internet

April 18, 2018 - Children, Family, Online Safety, Parenting, Social Media, Teens

Gone is the era of After School Specials and G.I. Joe cartoons. Today’s kids live in an entirely different era, and their experiences are unlike anything you or I had growing up. They are the latchkey kids of the internet…

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Parental Monitoring Apps Don’t Work… Here’s Why!

April 11, 2018 - Children, Empathy, Online Safety, Parenting, Phones, Smart Phones, Texting

We’ve been saying this for a long time, parental monitoring apps provide moms and dads with a false sense of security. And, in short, they just don’t work. If you’re interested in reading the latest research, click here. And if you want to watch our…

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Concern Over Your Child’s YouTube Channel

April 4, 2018 - Children, Parenting, Technology, Teens, Videos, YouTube

The growing fear among many parents is their child’s YouTube channel… rightfully. So what should we be on the lookout for as parents?

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Should We Be Concerned About The Online Safety Of Our Children? Absolutely!

March 28, 2018 - Children, Facebook, Online Safety, Parenting, Social Media

With the potential breach of millions of American’s Facebook data, the question has to be asked – how do I keep my child’s information safe online?

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What Parents Are Getting Wrong About Social Media

March 14, 2018 - Children, Parenting, Social Media

This is an eye-opener parents need to hear… ASAP!

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Talking About Apps Is Great, But It’s Not Where You Start

March 7, 2018 - Children, Empathy, Family, Online Safety, Parenting, Smart Phones

Think about it like you would a car. If you want to know how to drive, do you start by learning how the radiator works?

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When’s The Last Time You Checked Your Phone’s Privacy Settings?

February 21, 2018 - Online Safety, Parenting, Phones, Smart Phones, Technology

These apps are tricky! Settings can and do change with app updates. It’s on us to stay on top of our own privacy settings… and those of our kids!

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Watch This Before You Give A Child The Gift Of Tech

December 19, 2017 - Children, Family, Gaming, Parenting, Phones, Smart Phones, Technology

Christmas is nearly upon us. Are you ready for the responsibility that comes with giving smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and computers?

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