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How to Set up Parental Controls on all Devices

Parental controls are available on most Internet-enabled devices including computers, smartphones, tablets and gaming systems. Parental controls can help reduce […]

Explained: What is Pokémon Go?

Pokémon Go is a free smartphone app that combines gaming with the real world. The game uses location tracking and […]

6 Things to Consider Before Sharing Photos of your Child Online

  It’s not uncommon nowadays for photos of children to be posted online before they are even born. Announcing your […]

Why do teens sext?

Teen sexting: Why do teens sext? There are many reasons why children exchange explicit messages. Often messages are exchanged as […]

6 Things Parents Need to Know about Instagram

Instagram is a photo-sharing, video-sharing and social networking application. The service, which is free to download, allows users to share […]

Tinder for Teens: What Parents Need to Know

UPDATE: Tinder is no no longer allowing users under 18 on the app. Tinder is a FREE dating app that […]

7 Things Parents Need to Know about Snapchat

Lots of teens are using Snapchat, if your child is one of them here’s some things you need to know about […]

A Parents’ Guide to Minecraft

What is Minecraft? Minecraft is a 3-D computer game where players can build anything. The game which has been described […]

Catfishing – Advice and Safety Tips

(Image via MTV) What is a Catfish? Catfish is a slang term used to describe someone who creates a false […]

Explainer: What is Tagged.com?

Tagged.com is a free-to-use online dating service where users can meet new people and talk online.   Initially the service […]

Explainer: What is Messenger?

Facebook Messenger is a FREE mobile messaging app used for instant messaging, sharing photos, videos, audio recordings and for group […]

Explained: What is YouTube Kids?

YouTube Kids is an app specifically designed for kids, makes it easier for children and parents to find content they […]

What is Webcam Blackmail?

Webcam blackmail usually involves someone being lured into sharing private images/video footage of themselves with another person online.  The victim […]

Explainer: What is ooVoo?

ooVoo is a free video chat and instant messaging app for mobiles, tablets, computers and MACs. One of the main appeals […]

Internet safety advice for parents of young children

It is never too early to think about your child’s safety online. If you are a parent of a young […]

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