The time has come for your child to receive their first smartphone. Before handing it over, however, make sure to help them use their new gadget safely and responsibly. Choosing the right holiday gift(s) for your children can be nerve-racking, perhaps doubly so if you’re choosing it for your pre-teen. It’s at that age when … More Help! My kid has asked Santa for a smartphone
When considering mental health issues linked to online behavior, our thoughts may turn to cyberbullying, but there is another concern far more formidable than we might realize — access. Search engines have given us easy access to more and seemingly ever-fresh sources of content that have the potential to be just as detrimental, if not … More The algorithms that suggest your kids’ content
It’s never too late to prevent children from being dragged to the dark side and to ensure their skills are a force for good. When we talk about cybercrime and children, it’s often in the context of protecting the young ones from online dangers. That could mean ensuring our kids’ devices have the right parental control software … More Teenage cybercrime: How to stop kids from taking the wrong path
We interviewed a psychologist for expert advice on how to stay connected with your children in the digital age. When your child is playing with a tablet or smartphone, do you ever feel as though they’ve completely tuned you out? How do you teach your kids to handle screen time and technology safely, while strengthening your … More Tips for setting healthy tech boundaries
Learn the basics of the surface web, deep web and dark web and what risks different parts of the internet pose to children. The dangers associated with the dark web are discussed quite often. But many parents are still confused about how these websites actually work and what risks they pose. Find out how the … More What your kids can access on the internet
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