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School’s out for summer, but it’s not time to let your cyber guard down
The beginning of the summer break is the perfect time for parents to remind their children about the importance of safe online habits
Phil Muncaster • 27 Jun 2023
Stop Cyberbullying Day: Prevention is everyone's responsibility
Strategies for stopping and responding to cyberbullying require a concerted, community-wide effort involving parents, educators and children themselves
Márk Szabó • 16 Jun 2023
Why you need parental control software – and 5 features to look for
Strike a balance between making the internet a safer place for your children and giving them the freedom to explore, learn and socialize
Phil Muncaster • 12 May 2023
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