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  • Digital Footprints Don’t Fade: What Your Child Is Leaving Behind 

    Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time  Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Permanent Digital Footprints are the modern version of what the poet Longfellow called “footprints on the sands of time,” though he probably didn’t have TikTok, Snapchat, or Roblox in mind when…

  • How FIFA Ultimate Team Promotes Gambling: A Guide for Concerned Parents 

    In 2008, the popular video game franchise, FIFA, released the online game mode FIFA Ultimate Team – or FUT – as part of its FIFA 09 football simulation game. The mode lets gamers use various real players to build their own teams and compete against other players or the computer.  While the mode itself remains…

  • How to Teach Kids to Recognize Red Flag Messages

    In potboilers or blockbusters, the villain is often easy to spot. They speak in a sinister tone, wear dark clothes, or have a menacing look that makes us immediately think, “That’s trouble.” Whether it’s Voldemort’s sly whispers or President Snow’s icy glare, the bad guy’s characteristics are usually exaggerated, giving us a clear visual or…

  • What Is a Family Technology Contract and How to Create One

    If the popular sitcom The Big Bang Theory taught us anything (besides physics metaphors like Schrödinger’s cat), it’s that putting things in writing can prevent a lot of arguments later… or occasionally become the cause of new ones, but we’ll gloss over that. Just like Sheldon Cooper had a contract for everything from roommate rules…

  • The Rise of Kid-Friendly Smart Devices: How to Keep Them Safe

    Kid-friendly devices are becoming household staples as children today grow up in a world where digital technology is as common as traditional toys. From tablets and smartphones to smartwatches, the market for kid-friendly devices is expanding to include smart speakers designed specifically for young users.What began as simple educational toys has evolved into internet-connected, AI-driven…

  • The Rise of Spyware Apps Disguised as Productivity Tools

    Learn about spyware and how to protect you and your family from them.

  • Online Grooming: A Must Read for Parents

    Learn about Online Grooming and how you can protect your family against it.

  • What US Parents Really Think About AI & its Influence on Kids

    Parents aren’t just aware of Artificial Intelligence Tools—they’re paying attention, and they’re increasingly concerned about how it’s affecting childhood development. Read on to find out more.

  • EdTech: How to Prioritize Responsible Tech Use in Education

    Investopedia defines EdTech as “Hardware and software designed to enhance teacher-led learning in classrooms and improve students’ education outcomes. Define EdTech and its growing influence in education.” Today, smart devices and IoT tools extend the classroom beyond four walls, allowing students to engage with lessons from anywhere. Behind the scenes, machine learning helps automate grading, while blockchain…

  • The Dangers of Permission Abuse in Popular Shopping Apps

    Permission abuse is when an app demands access to parts of your phone it doesn’t need. Download a shopping app, and before you even start browsing, it might already be asking to use the camera, track your child’s location, dig through their files, or peek into their contact list. Sounds familiar? That’s not convenience—that’s permission…