family safety
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The widespread teenage boy sextortion scam: What to do if your child is a victim
Read Essay →: The widespread teenage boy sextortion scam: What to do if your child is a victimThis week’s Washington Post article about the teenage boy sextortion scam by Chris Moody is all I’ve been thinking about.…
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The best portable car jump starter battery kit for road trip safety: We found one under $100!
Read Essay →: The best portable car jump starter battery kit for road trip safety: We found one under $100!My parents were in the market for a portable car jump starter, (also known as a portable car battery charger),…
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These smart tips and apps can help minimize distracted teen driving
Read Essay →: These smart tips and apps can help minimize distracted teen drivingWe recently got a question in our Out Tech Your Kids group asking about apps that read texts out loud while…
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15 new iOS 15 features that parents will get (very!) excited about: FaceTime, ScreenShare, Focus, Health, and more
Read Essay →: 15 new iOS 15 features that parents will get (very!) excited about: FaceTime, ScreenShare, Focus, Health, and moreEach time there’s a live streaming Apple Event to announce the new products and updates, we watch diligently to see…
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How can I prevent a Facebook hack? Reader Q&A
Read Essay →: How can I prevent a Facebook hack? Reader Q&AThis week in our Out Tech Your Kids Facebook group, we were asked how to prevent a Facebook hack, and…
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A parent’s guide to Among Us: What you need to know before you let your kids play the “it” game of quarantine
Read Essay →: A parent’s guide to Among Us: What you need to know before you let your kids play the “it” game of quarantineWhile there has been a lot of gaming going on in our house since the start of the pandemic, no…
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Scam Shield gets rid of scams and unwanted robocalls, finally | Sponsored Message
Read Essay →: Scam Shield gets rid of scams and unwanted robocalls, finally | Sponsored MessageThis is a sponsored message for T-Mobile If you’re feeling like you’ve been inundated with more scams and unwanted robocalls…
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Can HEPA air purifiers help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your home? Here’s what you need to know.
Read Essay →: Can HEPA air purifiers help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your home? Here’s what you need to know.Let’s talk HEPA air purifiers and the coronavirus. I’ve started to hear some noise about how these appliances might help…
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The new parental controls on the latest iOS 13.3 update are what you might have been waiting for.
Read Essay →: The new parental controls on the latest iOS 13.3 update are what you might have been waiting for.If you’ve got a kid on an iPhone or an iPad, this week’s iOS 13.3 update (as well as iPad…
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You won’t believe how easily this CNN reporter was hacked. Here’s how to prevent it.
Read Essay →: You won’t believe how easily this CNN reporter was hacked. Here’s how to prevent it.Our team watched this CNN Business video with our jaw dropped when we saw how easily hacker Rachel Tobac was…
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25 things kids should know before they get a smartphone
Read Essay →: 25 things kids should know before they get a smartphoneWhether your kids have had a smartphone for awhile now, or you’re considering getting them started with one, it’s important…
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Parents beware: The Siri 911 prank is going around again.
Read Essay →: Parents beware: The Siri 911 prank is going around again.My son just texted me: “Mom, Say 18 to Siri, but then watch your screen.” Sure enough, a countdown for…
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Facial recognition is the new boarding pass. Privacy, much?
Read Essay →: Facial recognition is the new boarding pass. Privacy, much?If you’ve traveled by plane, you know how much patience you need to have to make it through check-in, security,…
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Why this screen-free smartphone alternative for kids is perfect for summer | Sponsored Message
Read Essay →: Why this screen-free smartphone alternative for kids is perfect for summer | Sponsored MessageThis is a sponsored message from Relay So many parents want their kids to have the safety and security of…
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Here’s what you need to know about the WhatsApp breach
Read Essay →: Here’s what you need to know about the WhatsApp breachWith lots of tweens and teens using Facebook’s WhatsApp as a way to communicate, not to mention parents, especially those…
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6 ride sharing safety tips that parents should know
Read Essay →: 6 ride sharing safety tips that parents should knowAs someone who uses ride sharing apps like Uber and Lyft pretty frequently (and is often distracted by what’s happening…
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How do I keep kids safe on social media? | Guide to Digital Parenting
Read Essay →: How do I keep kids safe on social media? | Guide to Digital ParentingWe couldn’t create an Ultimate Guide to Digital Parenting without including tips about how to keep your kids safe on social…
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What are the best services and tools to monitor my kids screen time? 5 top picks | Guide to Digital Parenting
Read Essay →: What are the best services and tools to monitor my kids screen time? 5 top picks | Guide to Digital ParentingAs part of our Ultimate Guide to Digital Parenting, answering parents’ top questions about family technology, we’re sharing the best services…
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How do I know when my child is ready for a smartphone: 7 essential questions to ask | Guide to Digital Parenting
Read Essay →: How do I know when my child is ready for a smartphone: 7 essential questions to ask | Guide to Digital ParentingWe can’t tell you how much debate we’ve seen over the simple question, “when is my kid ready for a…
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Is YouTube Kids really safe? These videos will probably make you say “no.”
Read Essay →: Is YouTube Kids really safe? These videos will probably make you say “no.”It’s been a rough couple of weeks for YouTube, first with the news about their growing pedophile problem. And now,…