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Kids Online

Online safety laws: What’s in store for children’s digital playgrounds?

Online safety laws: What’s in store for children’s digital playgrounds?

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 Lameiras06 Feb 2023


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Gaming: How much is too much for our children?

Gaming: How much is too much for our children?

Kids Online

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 Muncaster03 Jan 2023


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'Tis the season for gaming: Keeping children safe (and parents sane)

'Tis the season for gaming: Keeping children safe (and parents sane)

Kids Online

'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 Muncaster21 Dec 2022


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How to set up parental controls on your child’s new smartphone

How to set up parental controls on your child’s new smartphone

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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 Lameiras19 Dec 2022


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Help! My kid has asked Santa for a smartphone

Help! My kid has asked Santa for a smartphone

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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 Lameiras16 Dec 2022


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Protecting teens from sextortion: What parents should know

Protecting teens from sextortion: What parents should know

Kids Online

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 Muncaster28 Sep 2022


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5 tips to help children navigate the internet safely

5 tips to help children navigate the internet safely

Kids Online

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 Lameiras23 Sep 2022


Kids Online, Internet of Things

Toys behaving badly: How parents can protect their family from IoT threats

Toys behaving badly: How parents can protect their family from IoT threats

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 Muncaster08 Sep 2022


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Talking to children about the internet: A kid’s perspective

Talking to children about the internet: A kid’s perspective

Kids Online

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 Lameiras01 Jun 2022