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My First Social Media Account – What are the pros and cons of social media for a Tween?
Continue ReadingAs the parent of a tween who regularly asks for her first social media account, I wanted to be able to answer her question with full knowledge of my decision. For that reason, I reached out to online advice and support company InternetMatters.org to ask for the expert of advice of Ghislaine Bombusa, Head of […]
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Protect Your Family Online With a VPN
Continue ReadingHave you ever heard of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)? They’ve become increasingly popular in recent years, but so many people still aren’t using them or taking advantage of some of the benefits they have to offer. Simply put, a VPN allows you to browse the web privately and securely. It puts you at less […]
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How can you monitor kids’ activities online with Familytime parental control app
Continue ReadingA parental control app is so important nowadays, with the number of devices that children have at their disposal both at home and at school. It seems increasingly difficult to monitor their activities online. The ideal would be to accompany them when they use the internet, whether they are looking for information for schoolwork, playing […]
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BBC launches Own It app – providing a helping hand to young people, online
Continue ReadingYoung people getting their first phone will have a new way to help them have a happier, healthier, more positive life online – with the new BBC Own It app.
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Parental Monitoring App
Continue ReadingIn a world where our children’s heads are ducked into their smartphones, it does not make them protected even if they are under the same roof as you. Their smartphones are a window to the outside world, so to get in trouble, they don’t have to be physically outside anymore. Even if you are around […]
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Top tips for parents and children to work together to stay safe online
Continue ReadingOnline safety for children and young people is more pertinent than ever and is increasingly becoming a minefield for parents and guardians. A former sexual health worker, who exposed the Rochdale child-abuse scandal, has teamed up with a tech expert, to offer top tips for parents to collaborate with children, to enjoy the online experience […]
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Monitoring Guide for Parents: Talking to Your Child About Online Monitoring
Continue ReadingTime for the talk- the tech talk Internet and mobile phone monitoring is a tricky topic to address as a parent. Technically speaking, you are well within your rights to not only worry but also take precautions to keep your children safe online. The best part is that you are not alone in your sleuth-inducing […]
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How to Manage Your Children’s Use of Tech and the Internet
Continue ReadingThe way in which your children use the internet and engage with technology is something that you’re going to have to manage and think carefully about as a parent. No parent wants their child to be exposed to things that are not suitable for them and no parent wants their child to become too reliant […]
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3 Internet Safety Tips to Share with Your Kids
Continue ReadingIt is no secret that children are curious. In fact, even as infants, they tend to act on natural instincts of curiosity when exploring new things. In the spirit of discovery, the curiosity doesn’t end there. As children grow into pre-teens and teenagers, they’re more exposed to an abundance of unfiltered technology that can act […]
