Schools Turn Cell Phones Off to Turn Learning On

Schools Turn Cell Phones Off to Turn Learning On

by | Sep 16, 2019 | Screen Time, Tech Solutions

Great News! Schools are helping kids get off their phones!

There’s a growing trend that’s making waves this year in classrooms around Canada and the United States: mobile phone bans in classrooms! San Mateo High School in California is using a novel approach to limit cellphones in their schools.  To enforce their ban, students place their cellphone in a fabric pouch from Yondr that locks up the phone.… Read More Read more
Parent Alert: Is Roblox Safe for Kids? Watch Out for These 4 Dangers

Parent Alert: Is Roblox Safe for Kids? Watch Out for These 4 Dangers

by | Jul 23, 2019 | Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography, Tech Solutions

Our regular Parent Alert! news updates help parents stay ahead of the trends affecting kids in our hypersexualized culture.

4 Dangers of Roblox

Do your kids enjoy Roblox? It can be creative fun, but you also need to understand and guard against some significant risks to your kids! What is Roblox? Roblox is a multiplayer online game creation platform. Users create their own games and play games created by others.  Players can also buy, sell and create virtual items.… Read More Read more
Explicit Content in 7 Top Music Apps – A Parent’s Guide

Explicit Content in 7 Top Music Apps – A Parent’s Guide

by and | Jul 2, 2019 | Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography, Tech Solutions

Chances are, your kids love to listen to music and share it with friends.  With so many music apps out there, which one is right for your family? Especially since so much music has explicit lyrics that you don’t want your kids boppin’ to! The American Academy of Pediatrics warns,  “Music plays an important role in the socialization of children and adolescents.… Read More Read more
Parent Alert! Strangers Can Cyber Flash Lewd Photos to Kids on iPhones

Parent Alert! Strangers Can Cyber Flash Lewd Photos to Kids on iPhones

by | Jun 25, 2019 | Tech Solutions

Our regular Parent Alert! news updates help parents stay ahead of the trends affecting kids in our hypersexualized culture. This month we’re talking about two sources of danger for children – and what you can do to protect kids! Read on to learn how to prevent cyber flashing and the risks of kids using SnapChat.

Has Your Child Been Cyber Flashed on His iPhone? 

If your child has an iPhone, check the privacy settings on AirDrop right away!… Read More Read more
Parent Alert! Is TikTok Safe for Kids?

Parent Alert! Is TikTok Safe for Kids?

by | May 21, 2019 | Tech Solutions

What Parents Need to Know About TikTok and Social Media Challenge Videos

Eleven-year-old Sarah opened up her TikTok app and saw a video of her favorite vlogger (video blogger) acting out a challenge that had gone viral: grab some common ingredients, including bleach (!), mix it up in a plastic Ziploc bag, and hold it against one eye for at least a minute.… Read More Read more
Social Media App Ratings: Can Parents Trust Them?

Social Media App Ratings: Can Parents Trust Them?

by | Apr 2, 2019 | Digital Citizenship, Proactive Parenting Tips, Speak Up, Tech Solutions

If your 13 year old wants to download Snapchat or Instagram, how do you know if these apps are age-appropriate? In the App Store, both Snapchat and Instagram are rated “12+.” But who’s doing the rating? (Good question!) Do Snapchat and Instagram allow harmful content? (Umm …YES!) And can parents filter the content? (Nope!)

Where’s the accountability?

Turns out that the app developers are responsible for rating their own apps!… Read More Read more