Tag: online safety

Tweens & Teens

March 30

Keep Your Child Safe From Predators When Playing Online Games

When you’ve been doing all you can to protect kids from predators, it can truly be a disappointing and scary time. Here's some wisdom and comfort.

Smart Parenting Guide on Sex Education seeks to empower parents in raising informed tweens and teens who understand their body and their rights with the goal of protecting them from all kinds of sexual abuse. Smart Parenting resident sex education expert, Dr.
Money

February 25

Steps To Take If You Got Scammed Online

Plus, 3 ways to keep your family safe online.

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased every family member's dependence on digital technology for work, shopping, investments, education, and entertainment.Unfortunately, the rapid growth of digital technology also gave rise to online scams. A recent Kaspersky survey among over a thousand Southeast Asian respondents
News

November 27

TikTok Releases Family Pairing Feature

It allows parents and guardians like you to keep an eye on your children without being intrusive.

One of the most challenging things about being a parent in the digital age is keeping your kids safe online.Moms from our online communities often share that one of their greatest fears is that their children would fall victim to an online
Toddler

September 1

Stop Worrying About Screen Time Rules! What Matters Most Now

It is important, however, to have a conversation with your children about what they do online.

How can I ensure my child’s safety online? You’ve probably wondered — and worried — about this question more often now that the new normal has given them more time and reason (i.e., online schooling) to do so.In a struggle to find
News

June 21

FaceApp: How To Make Sure Your Private Information Is Protected

There have been concerns about the security of the facial recognition application.

By now, you and the whole family have their male or female avatars, thanks to the FaceApp application. The app is making the rounds again on social networks after the free launch of its “gender swap” filter, which has been a welcome
Big Kids

December 3

Parents Don’t Talk About Online Safety With Their Kids: Survey

A survey discovered that online safety is a difficult conversation topic for many parents.

With the growing popularity of social media, online safety is a big concern for many parents. Still, according to a new survey from the cybersecurity company Kaspersky, 84% of moms and dads are not discussing the subject with their children.The survey involved
Big Kids

October 13

Internet Safety: Myths and Truths

Here are 5 myths and truths about kids’ internet safety.

If you believe everything you hear about kids online, you might think pedophiles and cyberbullies are around every cyber-corner. Yes, there is bad stuff out there, but the truth is there’s a lot of good. Some experts are arguing against a “techno-panic
News

September 19

App for Kids Asked 10-Year-Old to Send Topless Photo 'to Verify Age'

The app is supposedly a safe space where kids can have fun playing dress up

Vigilance has never been as important as it is today when it comes to internet usage. In Prestwick, the United Kingdom, an app that is popular among kids asked a 10-year-old girl to send “a photo of [her] bare chest” to verify
Real Parenting

May 14

Pag-Post sa Social Media: Mga Dapat Tandaan ni Nanay

Sulat ng isang ina, tao rin sila na kailangang respetuhin.

"Anak, pwede ko ba i-post yung sinabi mo? Ibig sabihin makikita ng friends ni Mama yan. ""No.""Okay.Pabawas na nang pabawas ang mga ibinabahagi kong larawan, usapan, at video ng aking mga anak sa aking social media. Minsan, mukha ko ang mas kita
Tweens & Teens

November 5

How to Protect Your Kid From Fortnite Scams

The popular game has become an easy way for scammers to trick kids into sharing way too much information.

You were just getting used to your kid's obsession with Fortnite, and now, all you hear about is V-Bucks. V-Bucks, like Robux on Roblox, are Fortnite's in-game currency. Players use them to buy the fun "skins" (characters and outfits) and "emotes" (those
Big Kids

October 6

Other Forms of Cyberbullying

Beware! Your child may fall victim to these.

A student sees a group of girls coming toward her in the hallway. One has been her best friend since second grade, but she doesn't know the others very well. She says hi to them as they pass. They all ignore her
Baby

September 17

12 Ways to Protect Your Family When You Share Those Selfies Online

This is the bare minimum you should do to protect your family's data.

For a lot of families, technology is the glue that holds everything together. There's your kid's Instagram feed you follow to see what they're up to. There's your school's online network you check for homework and grades. And then there are the
Toddler

April 27

If Your Child Loves YouTube, Download This App for Safer Videos Online

They're rolling out new safety features this week

Google first launched the kid-friendly version of YouTube called YouTube Kids back in 2015. Aside from being easy to navigate and having a fun interface, importantly, the app is also meant to be a safe place for kids to explore online videos.Just last
Real Parenting

April 19

How Posting Your Child's Photo Online Can Become Dangerous for Him

Watch this before sharing another photo of your kid online.

Before hitting that post button, take a few seconds to ask yourself, “Am I oversharing?” Sometimes, what may seem like harmless fun, like a photo of a baby’s butt, may potentially be putting our kids in harm’s way. In a video, non-profit organization Child Rescue Coalition is pushing for
Real Parenting

March 29

Bettina Carlos on Raising an Obedient Child: Have a Relationship First

The solo mom gives insightful parenting tips she follows to keep her child safe in the digital age

In case you haven't noticed, technology is upon all of us. It's at our workplace, in the hospital, when we go out to shop, and even when we're just home binge-watching on a weekend. Parents are no strangers to technology, either: we depend
Real Parenting

March 24

Why You Shouldn't Take That Facebook Quiz

Most of us don't spend much time thinking about online privacy until a breach occurs.

What kind of pizza are you?What does the kind of pet you have say about your personality?Which U.S. city is your perfect fit?Quizzes like these are all over Facebook and other social networks. For kids, online personality tests are as compelling as
Tweens & Teens

January 20

Think You Know What Your Kids Are Doing Online? Think Again

You can track them, friend them, and talk to them, but you still may not know what your teens are up to in their digital lives.

When parents say that they know what their teens are doing online, are they kidding themselves? According to a survey by Common Sense Media and SurveyMonkey, parents can track, follow, and check in with their teens—and still be out of touch with
Toddler

November 28

How to Report Disturbing Peppa Pig and Elsa Videos on YouTube

Disturbing videos on the popular video hosting site are rampant. Yes, it's here in our country.

If you're a parent who relies on YouTube as a last resort to keep your child seated quietly in one corner, then you should be gravely concerned. The video hosting website has been under fire for not doing enough to flag inappropriate
Real Parenting

November 19

12 Things Parents Must Know About YouTube Kids

Is YouTube Kids right for kids, or not?

So many kids love watching videos on YouTube, it seemed like a slam dunk for Google to create a special app specifically for the online video service's youngest fans. And while YouTube Kids offers a colorful, easy-to-navigate environment, a wide range of
Tweens & Teens

April 4

5 Effective Ways to Protect Your Child From Online Danger

Studies have shown that online danger and abuses were committed by people whom the kids have met personally.

Advancements in technology and the Internet have been gifting everyone with two definite perks: convenience and communication. With mobiles phones, apps, GPS, and the Internet, it has become easier for parents to check on their young kids and keep tabs on their

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