Fear and Tech
October 14, 2021
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Michelle Caringella
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When my son was three, he was shown how a computer mouse works. One click and boom—technology became part of his life. Technology to my son is second nature. My nearly retired husband, on the other hand, dreads using technology. He uses it…
Six Dangers Lurking in Your Backyard and How to Avoid Them
October 13, 2021
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Josh Burgoyne
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As summer comes to a close and autumn leaves fall into place, you may be thinking that it’s time to pack up the backyard toys, slide dust covers on your furniture, and transition to an indoor lifestyle. I’m here to tell you that…
App Guide: What to Look For in Dangerous Apps
October 6, 2021
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Kirie Plante
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Do you ever feel like the app store is a house of horrors? Just like a haunted house becomes less scary when you see the actors without the masks, knowing the most dangerous apps for kids will help you and your kids navigate…
COPPA Law: How This Law Protects Children’s Privacy
September 15, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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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…
Toys Recall: Things You Can Do to Keep Your Child Safe
September 8, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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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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Shanna Hovley
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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…
How to Keep Your Tech Devices Clean
August 31, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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Part of having tech in our lives is keeping tech in good repair. Our kids also have tech in their hands and we want those tech devices to last but not carry dirt and germs. So how can we keep our technology clean?…
What is a Firewall and How Does it Work?
August 20, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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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…