Category: blog
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How To Set up Minecraft Parental Controls – A Parent’s Guide
Minecraft, the globally popular sandbox game, allows players to build, explore, and create in an expansive, pixelated universe. Reports from Evening Standard show that it has secured its spot as the best-selling video game of all time. With over 300 million copies sold as of 2023, it surpasses other popular titles like Grand Theft Auto…
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The Impact of Excessive Screen Time on the Health of Teens and Kids
Imagine spending over seven hours a day—more than 43% of your waking hours—staring at digital devices such as smartphones, tablets and video games. For teenagers, this staggering average of 7 hours and 22 minutes is like watching an entire season of a TV show every single day. As parents, we have valid reasons to be…
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Is GamePigeon Safe for Children?
Remember the good old days when games meant running outside to play tag or gathering around the table for a family board game night? Those moments were filled with laughter, friendly competition, and the joy of bonding. Games allowed us to connect with friends and family, share stories, and create lasting memories. Today, however, the…
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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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Everything You Need to Know About the Latest Telegram App Controversy
All About the Safety and Privacy Risks of Telegram App Telegram is a popular instant messaging app that lets you easily connect with friends, family and even strangers. Launched in 2013, by Nikolai and Pavel Durov, it works on both Android and iOS. You can also use it on Windows, macOS, Linux, and even web…
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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…