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Kids Online
Online safety laws: What’s in store for children’s digital playgrounds?
As children’s safety and privacy online becomes a matter of increasing urgency, lawmakers around the world push ahead on new regulations in the digital realm
André Lameiras • 06 Feb 2023
Gaming: How much is too much for our children?
With many children spending a little too much time playing video games, learn to spot the signs that things may be spinning out of control
Phil Muncaster • 03 Jan 2023
'Tis the season for gaming: Keeping children safe (and parents sane)
It’s all fun and games over the holidays, but is your young gamer safe from the darker side of the action?
Phil Muncaster • 21 Dec 2022
How to set up parental controls on your child’s new smartphone
Give yourself peace of mind and help create a safe online space for your child using Android or iOS parental controls
André Lameiras • 19 Dec 2022
Help! My kid has asked Santa for a smartphone
The time has come for your child to receive their first smartphone. Before handing it over, however, make sure to help them use their new gadget safely and responsibly.
André Lameiras • 16 Dec 2022
Protecting teens from sextortion: What parents should know
Online predators increasingly trick or coerce youth into sharing explicit videos and photos of themselves before threatening to post the content online
Phil Muncaster • 28 Sep 2022
5 tips to help children navigate the internet safely
The online world provides children with previously unimagined opportunities to learn and socialize, but it also opens them up to a range of hazards. How can you steer kids toward safe internet habits?
André Lameiras • 23 Sep 2022
Kids Online, Internet of Things
Toys behaving badly: How parents can protect their family from IoT threats
It pays to do some research before taking a leap into the world of internet-connected toys
Phil Muncaster • 08 Sep 2022
Talking to children about the internet: A kid’s perspective
A 14-year-old shares his thoughts about technology and the potential privacy and security implications of the internet
André Lameiras • 01 Jun 2022