Tag: Online Safety

  • 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…

  • Everything Parents Need to Know About Instagram Teen Accounts

    Instagram has captured the hearts and minds of teenagers around the world. With its sleek design and engaging features, it’s no surprise that around 59% of American teens actively use the platform, according to the article “What Percentage of Teens Use Social Media? (2024)“, spending more than an hour daily scrolling through endless photos, videos,…

  • 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…

  • Should Parents Monitor Their Children’s Social Media Activity?

    You glance over your child’s shoulder, and there they are — scrolling, tapping, and laughing. It’s no secret—social media has become an integral part of our kids’ lives, and digital parenting is a way of life now. According to a Pew Research survey in 2023, nearly half of teens say they’re online almost constantly. But what’s…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…