It’s Time for a Cyber Safety Tune-Up
Kids are back in school. Maybe your child, or their classmates, have a brand new phone. At the beginning of every school year, there tends to be a lot of […]
Mappen App – Hot New App with Potential Safety Issues for Kids
Mappen – “”Make Something Happen”” is a social media application available on iPhone and Android devices. It is rated 4+ in Apple’s App Store. The 4+ age rating will mean […]
Ready Player One and Our Children’s Future
On April 1, I took my two teenaged boys and my wife to see the new Steven Spielberg movie, “Ready Player One” (RPO). This is not a review of the […]
Cosmetic Surgery Games and Apps Aimed at Kids
There is a range of games available on iPhones and Android devices targeting very young girls with bright colors and fairytale characters. This nothing new. You look at the “”Tinkerbell”” […]
So You Want to Get Your Kid a New Mobile Device for Christmas?
” Here are some safety issues you need to think about. So, you’re going to take the leap and buy your lucky child a new iSomething. An iPhone, iPad, or […]
How to Keep Your Kid from Getting Addicted to their Digital World
Two large Apple shareholders with a $2 billion stake have written an open letter to Apple. They are questioning the smartphone maker, saying it needs to respond to what’s seen […]
Before You Buy Your Child Their First Smartphone, Read This!
An iPhone or iPad is an amazing gift. The entertainment and educational opportunities are nearly endless, but it also opens up the world of online pornography, social media, and cyberbullying. […]
OC Register – As phones get smarter, bullying can get worse
” Whiting: As phones get smarter, bullying can get worse, cybercop says A combination of handed-down smartphones, summer break and a new wave of shadowy apps makes the next three […]
Kik Messenger is Probably on Your Teen’s Device – Why it Shouldn’t Be!
Kik Messenger is one of the most popular instant messaging applications for teens. Why do they like it, and other similar apps like TextNow, so much? One, it is free. […]
Dangerous Apps on Your Teen’s Mobile Device
Social media applications claim to be a convenient way for teens to keep in contact with their friends. Unfortunately, these apps don’t just allow teens to connect with their friends; […]
