What is a Firewall and How Does it Work?
August 20, 2021
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As a responsible parent, you do your part to keep your children safe by securing your windows and locking your doors. An important step is to also teach your children to keep windows closed and locked at night and double check the locks…
Gambling in Video Games
August 19, 2021
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Here’s a question you might have not thought about before: do video games lead to gambling? Unfortunately they might, and here’s why: Online gambling is a very real risk for our kids, and it’s even snuck into the games they play that appear…
Importance of Strong Passwords
August 18, 2021
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Passwords are how we access anything private online. From banks to restaurants to emails and even to social media, we need login information to get online and keep our information protected. Kids also need their information protected. Whether you are making them an…
Keep Your Child Safe from Cords and Wires
August 17, 2021
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One constant reality of our tech world is the tangled web of cords, wires, and cables that connect, charge, and power our electronic devices. Even our lamps can have long, twisty cords. With these seemingly small threats, it can be tricky to know…
The Dark Web: What You and Your Kids Should Know
August 16, 2021
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Parents are so frequently told to be concerned about the Dark Web, it’s almost become synonymous with danger. You might be wondering, “how do I protect my kids from the Dark Web?” Because of the taboo nature of the subject of the Dark…
Social Media and Drug Use
August 2, 2021
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There is no doubt that social media is growing and expanding its influence over all of our lives, including those of our children. While we know about the obvious dangers of social media, we should also be aware of the unexpected risks it…
Teaching Kids About Cyber Safety
July 30, 2021
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According to a study by Pew University, 45% of kids and teens are online almost constantly. From computers to smartphones, there are a lot of ways to be online in our digital age. Unfortunately, there are many dangers of modern technology. While many…
Sexting Stats
July 23, 2021
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What is Sexting? Sexting is sending sexually explicit (or suggestive) texts, photos, or videos. These can be sent via cell phone, computer, email, social media, or other digital devices. While sexting hasn’t been found to be widespread in teenagers, it is still a…