If you want to make sure your child doesn’t spend all day in front of a screen watching YouTube videos, you have the ability to limit their access. There are both hardware and software options that restrict the total time he or she can be online in addition to filtering specified content, freeing you from […]

If you or your children are being harassed or threatened, report the activity. Many schools have instituted bullying programs, so school officials may have established policies for dealing with activity that involves students. If necessary, contact your local law enforcement. Law enforcement agencies have different policies, but your local police department or FBI branch are […]

If your home computer is in a high-traffic area, you will be able to easily monitor your children’s computer activity. Not only does this accessibility deter a child from doing something she knows she’s not allowed to do, it also gives you the opportunity to intervene if you notice a behavior that could have negative […]

Make sure your child knows the boundaries of what they are allowed to do on the computer. These boundaries should be appropriate for the child’s age, knowledge, and maturity, but they may include rules about how long they are allowed to be on the computer, what sites they are allowed to visit, what software programs […]

May 25th is National Missing Children’s Day in the USA, it’s dedicated to encouraging parents, guardians, caregivers, and others concerned with the well-being of children to make child safety a priority. It serves as a reminder to continue efforts to reunite missing children with their families. President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25, 1983, the first […]

If you are a parent, you might wish to restrict your family’s access to certain apps or sites. All major computing platforms have features allowing you to do so. For example, you can disable specific programs for individual users, monitor a child’s device and/or require your express approval for any purchases.