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Protect Your Family Online With a VPN
Have 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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NSPCC Volunteer Appeal
Sarah Lambley NSPCC Fundraising Manager for Cambridgeshire discusses the benefits of volunteering for the charity. You’ll have heard people saying this a lot – but where did 2019 go? Time just rushes past so quickly and we wonder where to go or what to do next. January is all about new beginnings and whilst some […]
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Not sure which Insurance Policy you need? This will help you decide.
No matter where you are on life’s great journey you can be sure there is an Insurance Policy for you. It can, however, be a little confusing trying to find the one you need. Whether you’re looking to buy your first home, welcome the pitter patter of tiny feet or making arranging when a loved […]
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Intestinal worms and how to protect your family
We only need to look at the faces of our children as they snuggle up with Bramble or play chase with him to know that getting a dog was absolutely the right decision for our family. Having grown up with dogs myself and owning four dogs in adulthood, I know the pleasure and depth of […]
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YouTube Kids signs up as a major sponsor for the Digital Kids Show
YouTube Kids, the app built with parents and kids in mind, has signed up as a major sponsor for the Digital Kids Show, which takes place at EventCity in October. YouTube is the pioneer of Internet video and a huge source of educational, entertaining and enriching content for billions around the world. At the show, […]
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Let’s Talk Pants with Pantosaurus – Keeping Children safe with NSPCC
As a parent it’s natural that we should want to protect our children from all the dangers in life but sometimes these dangers can be hard to discuss with children without taking away their innocence. One just topic is sexual predators of which there seems to be an increase (either that or it’s just more […]
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New research shows hundreds of young people are in danger of being sexually exploited
Barnardo’s warns parents to spot the signs that their child is vulnerable to exploitation As Barnardo’s launches a hard-hitting TV advert highlighting child sexual exploitation, new research reveals hundreds of children are being targeted online through social websites such as Facebook and Snapchat. The study also shows hundreds of children are unwittingly putting themselves at risk […]
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How safe is your child online?
I consider myself to be a pretty tech-savvy person. I started using computers in Primary School and took a keen interest in them growing up. My approach has always been ‘give-it-a-go’ in that my thoughts are; if I’m about to delete something the computer will generally ask “are you sure?” and if I’m about to […]
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Tying shoes too difficult for techie-tots: How to ensure tech doesn’t take over your toddler
by Tony Anscombe, Online Safety Expert, AVG Technologies When you sit and think about it, over recent years almost every aspect of our daily lives has, in some part, been touched by online technology and our growing need to stay ‘connected’ at all times. The same goes for our children. While the impact of technology […]