How to make your tablet safe for kids
If you have recently upgraded to a new tablet and want to hand off the older model to your lucky kids, there are a couple safety measures we recommend you put into place to make your tablets safe for kids. Even the older models are still valuable (coming from someone...
Safe search engines for kids? Reader Q+A
What’s the best search engine for kids, in your experience? -via Twitter Keeping kids safe online should be a huge priority for parents. When it comes to kid-safe search, there are actually a lot of good options out there. Since you didn’t specify what age...
A safe kids’ browser for tablets? Reader Q + A.
Is there a safe kids’ browser that I can put on my iPad or phone for my son? Or do I have to just find a way to block sites on Safari somehow? Thanks! -Ellen K Ellen, we get the need for a safe kids browser for your devices! We also understand the perils of...
Everything you need to know about Facebook’s new Graph Search
With all these Facebook updates coming in rapid succession, including ones to my beloved Instagram app, it can be hard to keep up with all the changes. So when we heard about the new Graph Search announced just yesterday, we had our fingers crossed that it would be...
Internet filters for tablets? Reader Q+A
My pre-teen wants an iPad or Kindle Fire for Christmas. Are there good Internet filters available for these devices? -Karen Hi Karen, great question! Yes, with kids bogarting our tablets and quite a few getting one for the holiday, we think it’s super important...
Talking to your kids about the Snapchat App. A.K.A. “The Sexting App.” (Eek.)
This morning, our editor Liz Gumbinner talked to the TODAY Show about the pitfalls of SnapChat, the most popular app you’ve probably never heard of. But you should. Especially if you’re the parent of a teen. Also known as the “sexting app,”...
Pinterest Secret Boards launch. Ooh, what will you do with yours?
It was kind of fun to log onto Pinterest today and see a message about the new secret boards. In case you haven’t checked it out, we’ve got the scoop plus some fun ideas on what to do with yours. Because unfortunately, they’re not unlimited. One of...
Could you lose internet access on Monday, July 9?
If you’ve heard rumors about the FBI shutting down internet access for certain PCs this coming Monday, we hate to say it, but it’s more than a rumor. But don’t worry – the chances are minimal and you can take a simple steps to find out if...
New Facebook Features FAQ. Reader Q+A
Well one thing is clear about the new changes on Facebook–none of it is clear! At least according to our community, who bombarded us with questions on our Facebook page and our Cool Mom Picks Twitter account his past week, at our request. In fact, there are so...
Minor Monitor lets you see what your kids are doing on Facebook.
Are your kids on Facebook yet? Mine is 8 years old, so I’m not yet at that worry stage. But I know that by the time he’s ready for it, he’ll also be dealing with so many other issues in his life that I’ll want to know about. (Kinda glad I have...
Internet safety for kids from CYBERsitter
I’m not quite ready to have all those internet safety for kids discussions. I’m already preparing myself for the moment when my oldest asks if he can set up a Facebook account. Granted, he doesn’t even know what Facebook is, and he’s in...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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