Tag: Online Safety

  • Safer Internet Day 2025: Protect Your Kids Online

    Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025 is a global initiative observed on February 11, aiming to promote a safer and more responsible online environment for children and young users. With the rise of digital threats, from inappropriate content to online scams, it’s more crucial than ever for parents to take proactive measures to protect their kids.…

  • A Parent’s Guide to Burner Phones: Understanding Temporary Numbers

    In today’s digital world, keeping children safe while allowing them to stay connected is a top priority for parents. One tool that has gained popularity is the burner phone or temporary number. While these tools have legitimate uses, they also come with risks. This guide will help parents understand what burner phones are, why people…

  • TikTok Shop: A Parent’s Guide

    TikTok Shop is rapidly gaining popularity, blending social media engagement with e-commerce. While this feature offers convenience, it also raises concerns for parents regarding their children’s safety. According to a recent study by eMarketer, social commerce sales in the U.S. are expected to reach $79.64 billion by 2025, highlighting the growing influence of platforms like…

  •  Effective Screen Time Management Strategies for Parents.

    In the 2008 American animated science fiction film WALL-E, humans float around on hoverchairs, mesmerized by their screens, unaware of real life passing them by. This dystopian scenario isn’t too far from reality today, where children and teens spend an increasing amount of time glued to their devices. According to AACAP’s 2024 statistics, children ages…

  • List of Harmful Apps You Should Keep Kids Away From in 2025

    In today’s digital world, children have unlimited access to entertainment, social media, and messaging apps. While this offers many benefits, it also exposes them to serious online dangers, including cyberbullying, inappropriate content, privacy breaches, and online predators. According to a 2024 study by Common Sense Media, children aged 8–18 spend an average of 7 hours…

  • Is Among Us App Safe for Kids? A Parent’s Guide

    Online gaming has exploded in popularity, with games like Among Us becoming household favorites among kids and teens. Developed by InnerSloth, Among Us reported over 500 million monthly active users in 2023, reflecting its massive appeal. However, with its social gameplay and interactions, parents often wonder: Is Among Us safe for kids? Parental guidance plays…

  • 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,…

  • How to Set Up Hulu Parental Controls – A Parent’s Guide

    Hulu, one of the most popular streaming platforms, boasts over 48 million subscribers as of 2024, making it a household favorite for families.  According to Notta, In terms of the time spent watching content on video streaming platforms, Hulu showcased an average of 53 minutes a day in 2024, showcasing its massive appeal across all…

  • 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…