Parents – especially those who grew up in a less digital world – often worry about the impact of technology on their children’s lives. They worry about their kids’ physical and mental health, social life, or their schoolwork. Let’s explore some common concerns and debunk the myths together, ensuring we raise a generation of savvy … More Raising digital natives: Debunking tech fears for parents
From promoting questionable content to posing security risks, inappropriate ads present multiple dangers for children. Here’s how to help them stay safe. In today’s digital world, ads are practically unavoidable. From pop-up ads on your daily Wordle to sneaky affiliate posts on your favorite social media accounts, we are constantly bombarded with targeted marketing messages … More The ABCs of how online ads can impact children’s well-being
With TikTok being all the rage especially with teens, we look at a feature that gives parents greater control over how their children interact with the app In our previous article, we looked at how TikTok users can protect themselves using the available security and privacy options. However, besides adults, the platform is very popular with … More TikTok Family Pairing: Curate your children’s content and more
During the lockdown we’re experiencing due to Covid-19 – when parents work from home while children are at home as well – it can be all too tempting to allow children to spend an increasing amount of time on mobile devices, using the computer or watching television. This means that managing family screen time is … More Screen time – finding the off switch
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