The Dangers of Online Chat Rooms and Message Boards
October 27, 2021
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For starters, this isn’t going to be a cheery topic. It starts with the general dangers of online chat rooms, ranging from sexually explicit content to pedophiles and predators. It ends with a warning about the very real risk of suicide information spread…
How to Extend Battery Life
October 5, 2021
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What is the lifespan of a battery? It’s four in the afternoon and I’m already down to 30% on my phone charge, but someone else might still be at 60% even if they have used their phone the same amount as I have.…
Top 5 Virtual Museum Tours
September 23, 2021
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I love visiting the museum, especially on rainy days. As an adult, I can now see the larger impact it had on me as a child. While it’s an excellent place for children to learn about art, history, and the world around them,…
How to Teach Your Kids Good Time Management Skills
September 22, 2021
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Kids need to learn a lot of skills in order to live their lives to the fullest. One of those critical skills is time management. If you’re like me, your own time management might not be up to par (looking at you, Netflix).…
COPPA Law: How This Law Protects Children’s Privacy
September 15, 2021
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There are some people who know the gist of COPPA, but for many of us, there are still a lot of questions left unanswered: What is COPPA? Is COPPA still a law? What is the COPPA rule? What is a COPPA violation? Here…
When to Introduce a Tablet to a Child
September 14, 2021
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There are a lot of important things that help us raise our kids in the modern world. When asked, experts have agreed—quickly—that kids don’t need iPads or tablets in order to grow up but that doesn’t mean they don’t have their place. Kids…
Toys Recall: Things You Can Do to Keep Your Child Safe
September 8, 2021
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Safety is a top priority when it comes to your kids. You teach them to cross a street safely, to wear a helmet when biking, and to wear a lifejacket while swimming. But what happens when something you actually bought for your child…
How High Powered Magnets Can Harm Children
September 1, 2021
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Mishaps happen, and so as a parent you want to make sure your children are as safe as possible. That includes making sure their toys are safe. Most toys aren’t a concern, but what about magnet toys? Are magnets dangerous if you swallow…