What are the best services and tools to monitor my kids screen time? 5 top picks | Guide to Digital Parenting
As part of our Ultimate Guide to Digital Parenting, answering parents’ top questions about family technology, we’re sharing the best services and tools to help you monitor your kids on their gadgets. While most routers, phones, tablets and computers have...
Why the notOK app is crucial for teens (and adults) struggling with depression
Have you ever typed up a message to a friend, asking them to send some good vibes your way because you’re really struggling at the moment, only to delete it before sending? (Hand raised!) I don’t know if it’s the fear of vulnerability that holds me...
5 free online parental controls you can put to use right now to keep kids safer.
As parents, we try to keep an eye on what our kids are doing online to help keep them safe, but we can’t be over their shoulders all the time. Nor should we be! That’s why we’re always grateful for online parental controls of all kinds, and why...
4 must-download medical apps for families during cold and flu season
Cold and flu season is on us, and wow, this is a bear. We’ve seen you stressing out on Facebook and Instagram, and we’re right there with you. To help, we’ve found some medical apps for families that might bring a little peace of mind. These apps can...
This app freezes kids’ phones until they answer your texts. Awesome or intrusive?
Does this situation sound familiar, parents? You’re trying to get in touch with your tween or teen, but they’re ignoring your texts because they’re busy playing games on their phone, which also happens to be set on silent. Well, that’s what was...
All your personal info, all in one handy place online. Well, this is scary!
As much as we love the Internet, and the helpful information it makes available to us, there are definitely some downsides, like the Family Tree Now site which aggregates all your personal info, including addresses, relatives, possible associates, all in one place....
KidGuard monitors your kids’ online activity so you can keep them safer | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from KidGuard Even the most vigilant parents can have a hard time keeping track of their child’s online activity, which is why so many are looking to KidGuard for help to ensure they’re safe and making good digital choices. The...
SudoPay is revolutionizing how you can shop safely and privately online | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from SudoPay If you love shopping online but don’t love the idea of giving out your credit card number and personal information for every purchase, then SudoPay might just be exactly what you’ve been looking for. This free app...
Bark makes monitoring your kid’s digital usage (and keeping them safe) so much easier
Now that my son has a phone, as do all his friends, it’s a whole new world of parenting. For now, he is content texting his friends yo, bruh, what’s up and watching sports clips, but there will soon be a time when social networks come more predominantly...
Sponsored Message: Meet Curbi, the screen time management solution parents have been looking for.
This is a sponsored message on behalf of Curbi. Whether your family added some new devices to the mix this holiday season or you’ve been pretty gadget-reliant in your home for a while, you’ll want to check out the free trial of Curbi, which can help you...
The Companion app keeps you safer when you’re walking home alone
As the days start to get shorter (sob) and we realize some of us will soon be heading home from work or walking around a college campus in the dark at just 5PM, it’s nice to know that walking home alone just got a lot less nerve-wracking. Thanks...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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