Safe Lagoon Blog
Your family's online safety source: practical guides on screen time, apps and staying safe online.
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SafetyWhich online behavior is your child hiding from you?
Private messaging apps are a double-edged sword. While they allow easy communication with friends, they also enable secret conversations that can be hidden…
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InsightsGaming Devices: a Parent’s Guide to keeping kids safe
Let’s face it, the joystick is in their hands, but you’ve got the master controls.
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SafetyA Selfie – Fun or Dangerous?
Selfies. We see them bloom on feeds, showcasing everything from mundane moments to milestones. Here’s the snapshot of common types:
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InsightsSmartphone Use at and After School
Gone are the days of draconian phone bans. Schools are loosening up, but that doesn’t mean it’s free rein for students. Here’s the lowdown on teaching your…
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InsightsHow Much Screen Time Is Really Too Much?
While it’s often the topic of discussion among parents or between parents and pediatricians, studies show a huge gap between screen time limits recommended…
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Insights3 Things to Discuss with Your Children Before Gifting Them Devices
As a first step, consider sitting down with your children to talk about an “electronics contract” or some type of agreement that outlines your family’s…
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InsightsCyberethics For Our Kids
It is not that hard to hide behind the safety of our computer screens, but let us ensure our values and beliefs align with our deeds in the digital realm as…
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TipsSocial Media vs. Reality: 3 Ways to Encourage Positive Online Experiences
Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter . . . the list of social media platforms goes on and on, but all of these platforms have one thing in…
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TipsParent’s Guide to Online Security: Introducing Smartphones
Navigating the digital terrain as a parent can often feel like charting unknown waters. With the introduction of smartphones into your child’s life, you’re…
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InsightsOnline Communications: What Parents Need to Learn
In the realm of digital communication, staying informed is not just an advantage – it’s a necessity for parents. With children now native to the online…
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GeneralIs Your Child Ready for a Smartphone?
Sound familiar? Nearly every parent with a child older than 8 has heard this kind of begging. But how do you respond? Should you actually get your child a…
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Balance10 Best Kids podcasts for long summer road trips
Summer is the perfect time for family bonding, and what better way to enjoy it than with a road trip? Long drives can be a challenge with kids, but…
