Category: Online Safety
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The Impact of Explicit Content on Teens: What Parents Need to Know
Imagine sitting at the dinner table when your teen drops a bombshell—”Mom, Dad, have you seen that viral video on TikTok?” At first, you’re intrigued, but the moment they explain what it’s about, your stomach drops. What they saw wasn’t just a funny meme; it was explicit content they stumbled upon while scrolling. This isn’t…
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8 Internet Safety Games for Kids: Keeping Them Safe While They Have Fun
Do you remember when we were kids, and we hated taking medicine? Our moms would get creative, hiding it in different foods or drinks just to get us to take it. And before we knew it, we were feeling better. We didn’t even realize we were absorbing all that goodness into our system. Well, teaching…
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What Parents Need to Know About 988 Lifeline
Sadly, too often, the stigma around mental health prevents people who need help from seeking it. But that simply doesn’t make any sense. Whether an illness affects your heart, your arm, or your brain, it’s still an illness, and there shouldn’t be any distinction. We would never tell someone with a broken leg that they…
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New Senate Bills Aim to Safeguard Children Online: What Parents Need to Know
While the internet offers opportunities for learning and connection, it also exposes kids to risks—cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and the exploitation of their privacy. A survey by Internet matters dot org shows that 63% of parents believe online time negatively affects their children’s health, while 67% of children surveyed report having experienced online harm, a disturbing…
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Keeping Your Neurodiverse Child Safe Online: A Parent’s Guide
“The web is a powerful tool for equality and opportunity, but it can also be a place where harm is caused if used improperly.” This quote by Tim Berners-Lee remains true in today’s hyper-connected world, where online interactions are a vital part of our children’s lives. For those of us raising neurodiverse children—whether they have…
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How to Prevent Children from Bypassing Microsoft Family Safety
You watch your child absorbed in their device, exploring the web or chatting with friends—after all, in today’s world, isolating them from the digital world is no longer an option. However, you are a responsible adult and have set up Microsoft Family Safety on their devices to shield them from the evils out there. But…
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Common Online Scams Targeting Teens: A Parent’s Guide
“The internet is a vast ocean of knowledge and opportunity, but beneath the surface lies danger, ready to ensnare the unsuspecting.” Today’s teens are more connected than ever, constantly exploring social media, online shopping, and virtual interactions. However, with this access comes significant risk, as cybercriminals increasingly target teenagers who may be unprepared to detect…
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Keep Your Child’s Information Private: A Guide to Online Safety
With the rise of social media, online gaming, and endless apps, kids are more vulnerable than ever to cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and even predators lurking behind anonymous profiles. Recent studies in 21 Alarming Online Predators Statistics show that 1 in 5 children have been contacted by strangers online, often through platforms like Instagram or Snapchat.…