Five Ways TikTok Is Dangerous to Privacy and Security
February 22, 2023
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Josh Burgoyne
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Since its creation in 2016, TikTok has exploded in popularity to become one of the most used social media platforms in the world. Billions of users use the app to create and share short-form videos every single day. You read that right: billions…
Ten Turn-Taking Activities for Preschoolers
February 17, 2023
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When I taught first grade, some of my favorite lessons to teach focused on life skills. My students and I explored all sorts of topics, ranging from manners and dealing with difficult emotions to sharing and taking turns. To help my first graders…
Is Pinterest Safe for Kids? What You Need to Know
February 8, 2023
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Josh Burgoyne
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Sometimes it feels like there are more social media sites than grains of sand on the beach. We’ve all heard about TikTok, Reddit, and Instagram—but what about Pinterest? Pinterest is one of the most popular social media sites. In fact, a recent analysis…
KidSmartⓇ Apps: The Best Kid-Safe Messaging Apps
February 1, 2023
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What’s your preferred way of communicating: phone calls, video calls, or texting? If you said texting, you’re not alone. Since smartphones became commonplace, texting has quickly gained popularity as the world’s preferred way to communicate. We text to put together plans, share fun…
The Pros and Cons of Kids Watching TV
January 27, 2023
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Picture this: It’s a sunny Saturday morning and you hear your kids watching TV in the next room. As you go in to check on them, the TV catches your eye. You know the show is for children, but you also know that…
TikTok for Kids: A Parent’s Guide to TikTok
January 25, 2023
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Tick tock goes the clock—and the countdown until your kids inevitably ask you if they can download TikTok. If you’re a parent in the twenty-first century, you’ve no doubt heard of TikTok. It’s no surprise; with over 1 billion people using the app…
Is Undertale Okay for Kids? What You Should Know
January 20, 2023
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What do a talking goat, butterscotch pie, and the font “Comic Sans” all have in common? They’re parts of the video game Undertale! Like Roblox and Fortnite, Undertale is a recently popular video game. It centers around a small child who has fallen…
Ten Basic Safety Rules for Kids at Home
January 9, 2023
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Playing at home can be pretty magical for kids. Using their imagination, children can turn the kitchen into a three-star Michelin restaurant, the backyard into a packed sports arena, and the basement into an underground spy base. I can attest to this: when…