Category: Online Safety

  • Screentime Schedules for 6 to 9-Year-Olds

    Screens are an unavoidable part of modern childhood. Whether for education, entertainment, or social interaction, children today are spending more time in front of screens than ever before. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends limiting screen time to one hour per day for children aged 2 to 12. But is that even realistic anymore?…

  • What Is Manosphere, and Why Should Parents Be Concerned?

     “Let’s be very clear. Strong men – men who are truly role models – don’t need to put down women to make themselves feel powerful. People who are truly strong lift others up. People who are truly powerful bring others together.” – Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the US As a parent, you have…

  • Social Media Self-Diagnosis: What Parents Should Know

     I never gave much thought to social media self-diagnosis until a recent trip to a doctor for a minor ailment. The sign that hung on the doctor’s door said this:  It was both amusing and eye-opening.  Diagnosis-related medical content has become increasingly widespread on social media, flooding user feeds with stories of illnesses, symptoms, and…

  • How Virtual Violence Affects Children’s Mental Health

    Understanding Virtual Violence Let’s start with the basics: what exactly is virtual violence? It’s any form of aggression or violent behavior depicted through digital media. Think about the intense battles in video games, action-packed fight scenes in movies, or even harmful content circulating on social media. This isn’t limited to just overtly graphic material; subtle…

  • How Artificial Intelligence Influences Kids Online: Benefits and Risks

    Isaac Asimov’s famous Three Laws of Robotics were designed to ensure that robots could never harm humans. Yet, in almost every science fiction tale, a robot or any Artificial Intelligence tool inevitably finds a loophole, leading to chaos. Think of HAL9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey, whose mission to “help” ended in paranoia and disaster,…

  • Kids Online Safety Act: Key Info for Parents

    Did you know that 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. has experienced online bullying? According to a research study of American teens ages 12-15, those who used social media over three hours each day faced twice the risk of having depression and anxiety symptoms. These statistics are just the tip of the iceberg when…

  • Mobicip Reaches 3 Million App Users: Empowering Parents Worldwide to Create Safer Digital Experiences

     Mobicip, a leader in parental control and digital safety solutions, proudly announces a significant milestone: surpassing 3 million app users worldwide. This achievement underscores the trust families place in Mobicip to create a secure digital environment for their children. With 75% of its user base in the US, 10% in the UK and Canada, and…

  • The Effects of Social Media on Teen Productivity and Time Management

    Did you know many teenagers spend nearly five hours daily on social media? According to the American Psychological Association, 37% of teens fall into this category, and use platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Even more concerning, only 23% of teens manage to limit their usage to under two hours daily. These numbers are alarming…

  • How To Set Up HBO Max Parental Controls – A Parent’s Guide

    HBO Max, a popular streaming platform has a worldwide audience of 75 million and it is a go-to service for families. According to Statista, the HBO Max network won four trophies at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, making it one of the successful networks this year. Given its popularity, we can also compute the reality…

  • 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…