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A child holding a finger to their lips symbolizes a secret in their online activities
Safety
Kate Laverie

Which online behavior is your child hiding from you?

As a parent in the digital age, you might think you have a good handle on your child’s online activities. After all, you’ve set up

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Colorful PEGI age rating labels from 3 to 18 with symbols for bad language, online interaction, and violence, indicating content suitability for different ages in gaming.
Insights
Chris Kennedy

Gaming Devices: a Parent’s Guide to keeping kids safe

Key Point Action Benefit Understand Game Ratings Educate yourself on the PEGI/ESRB ratings to choose age-appropriate games. Ensures children are exposed to suitable content. Set

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A vibrant illustration showing three cartoon hands holding smartphones, each taking a different selfie, with a speech bubble that says 'Selfie', questioning the safety of sharing personal photos online.
Safety
Margarita Andrievich

A Selfie – Fun or Dangerous?

Key Takeaways Aspect Takeaway Selfie Types From adventure alerts to fitness flaunts, know the variety. Privacy Concerns Selfies can leak personal info and location details.

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Three children engrossed in their smartphones, showcasing the daily routine of smartphone use after school.
Insights
Margarita Andrievich

Smartphone Use at and After School

Takeaways Description School Rules Respect Adherence to individual classroom rules regarding smartphones. Cheating Prevention Encouraging honest learning over internet-assisted shortcuts. Cyberbullying Zero Tolerance Understanding and

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A young child is focused on using a tablet, illustrating the crucial topic of the blog article "How Much Screen Time Is Really Too Much?"
Insights
Chris Kennedy

How Much Screen Time Is Really Too Much?

Key Takeaways Description Total Screen Time Include all digital activities in the screen time count: TV, gaming, schoolwork, and social media. Age-Appropriate Limits Follow AAP

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A joyful father watches his daughter engrossed in her new device on Christmas, highlighting the importance of discussing device usage and safety
Insights
Chris Kennedy

3 Things to Discuss with Your Children Before Gifting Them Devices

Discussion Topics Description Screen Time Expectations Align on daily screen time and establish rules for device usage around family time and bedtime. Online Gaming Awareness

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A young girl covers her eyes with her hand, looking upset, while a boy next to her expresses shock at what they see on the tablet, highlighting the need for discussions on cyberethics for our kids.
Insights
Chris Kennedy

Cyberethics For Our Kids

Key Takeaways Description Start Early Instill digital manners from a young age and address serious topics like sexting and cyberbullying proactively. Understand the Impact of

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An artistic collage shaped like a thumbs-up 'Like' symbol, composed of various social media and communication icons such as hearts, clouds, Wi-Fi signals, music notes, and more, depicting the dynamic and interconnected nature of the online communications landscape that parents need to learn about.
Insights
Kate Laverie

Online Communications: What Parents Need to Learn

In an era where digital fluency is as critical as literacy, parents face the imperative task of mastering online communication channels. This complex web of interactions, a digital ecosystem where our youth are active participants, demands that we, as parents, are both informed and vigilant. Grasping the intricacies of this landscape is not a mere advantage but a fundamental component of providing a safe and enlightened path for our children as they journey through the ever-expanding digital cosmos.

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Three young individuals are intently looking at their smartphones, seemingly engaged in digital interaction. They are closely seated together, each holding a device. The focus on their screens suggests a connection to the broader digital community, potentially highlighting the modern youth's inclination towards constant connectivity and social media engagement. Visible accessories like colorful bracelets add a casual and youthful vibe to the scene.
Insights
Kate Laverie

Why Teens Check Their Social Media Profiles 100+ Times A Day

Key Takeaways Key Point Explanation Dopamine Effect Notifications trigger a dopamine release, incentivizing teens to keep checking social media. FOMO Fear of missing out drives

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An illustration of a computer keyboard with a striking red key in the center that features the silhouette of a person. On adjacent keys to the left and right, there are icons of surveillance cameras pointed towards the central figure. This image metaphorically represents the delicate balance between 'monitoring vs. spying' in the context of ensuring online safety and privacy.
Insights
Kate Laverie

Monitoring vs. Spying – which way is the right way?

As the digital age continues to evolve, the distinction between monitoring and spying on teens becomes a pivotal topic for parents striving to protect their children while respecting their privacy. Here’s a concise summary to tackle this nuanced issue:

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