These days, we’ve become all too used to seeing headlines about children who have fallen victim to online predators and bullies. While it may be tempting to ban internet use completely, this simply is not practical in an increasingly digital world. The internet is a way of life for young children but the laws to protect them don’t go far enough. In this article, we’ll take a look at different ways you can keep your children safe online.
Read MoreBeing a parent in the 21st Century is, quite honestly, terrifying. Sometimes it feels like you need superhuman abilities to parent this generation. Factor in the proliferation of smartphones and easy access to the internet. Granted, it has advantages and disadvantages. But it makes parenting harder because you never know what kids are doing online these days. Our kids have access to so much content in the digital space. It can be next to impossible to know precisely what they're looking at every single minute. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid inappropriate content for children online. We will share with you some of them below.
Read More2020 happened. The rise of the Covid-19 pandemic has changed everything. We had to be stuck inside our houses, both because it is government-mandated, but also because we ourselves are trying our best to not be infected by the virus.Dads in particular are affected because they are usually the ones who go to their offices or establishments. Luckily, for some people, some companies have resorted to having their employees work from home. When you work from home, it is an obligation to also make sure you are not at risk when it comes to cyber-attacks.
Read MoreThe internet comes with several advantages and disadvantages. Regardless of age, the internet can pose a danger to anyone. However, children and teenagers seem to be more susceptible to online hazards than adults. Studies show that kids aged 8-16 are highly vulnerable to online threats. To prevent kids from online threats, parents should learn to monitor their children's online activities. Not only should they control, but they should also educate their kids on the dangers associated with internet use.
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