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How to stop children making in-app purchases
Simple account safeguards and a sound method of letting older children spend their pocket money can stop little ones purchasing big on mobile devices - whether inadvertently or deliberately.
Screen time and children
Concerned about how much time your kids are spending in front of screens? We have everything you need to know about time limits, why it's so inviting and how to cut back.
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What parents need to consider when posting about their kids online
With most children making their social media debut within their first 24 hours of life – new research suggests parents need to be thinking carefully about the digital footprint they're creating for their kids.
Take control of screen time with Torch: the customisable WiFi router for families
If the daily battle over the length and quality of screen time is beginning to dominate your family life, then help is at hand.
Screen time limits: here is how to make a plan that suits your child
Parents should be devising individual media use plans for their children to ensure a healthy balance between "digital and real life", according to new guidelines released by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
‘Sharp rise’ in number of children exposed to online porn
Counselling sessions regarding online porn have increased 60% during the last year, reports British Children's helpline.
Blocking kids from social media won’t solve the problem of cyberbullying
Social media has revolutionised how we communicate. In this series, we look at how it has changed the media, politics, health, education and the law.
Kids check mobiles when they should be asleep: study
Children as young as nine are so dependent on their mobile phones that they check their devices repeatedly throughout the night.
10 ways to stop being a slave to your smartphone
Phones come out of the box like newborns, with everything turned on and demanding attention, says Manoush Zomorodi.
Social media can damage body image – here’s how to counteract it
People who frequently use social media are also likely to have problems with body image.
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Most children's screen time far above guideline
For the majority of Australian children, screen time takes up more of their leisure hours than any other recreational activity.
Teen sues parents for posting embarrassing photos on Facebook
An 18-year-old Austrian girl is suing her parents for posting embarrassing photos of her on Facebook, claiming that the images have made her life a misery.
How many black dots can you see? The internet puzzle causing migraines and madness
Look once you'll see a maximum of four. Look twice, you'll see eight.
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