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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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Banning your kids from social media could hurt them, study finds
It all used to be so simple: Break the rules, get grounded and be forbidden from hanging out with your friends. These days, of course, social media makes anywhere a teen hangout, and parents looking to ground their kids might choose to cut off access to social media instead. But that punishment might not have its desired effect — and could even have some harmful consequences for teenagers, according to a new study published Thursday.
Dad and daughter's social media deal gets the job done in a hilarious way
This dad is using the one deterrent that is kryptonite to teens: embarrassment.
The phone bill price that shocks Australians the most
A recent survey has found Australians have a high tolerance for mobile bill shock.
Mother of murdered teen Carly Ryan still fighting online predators
It's hard to know how many lives Carly Ryan has saved, how many childhoods she has kept intact.
Six hours a day screen-time is OK for teens, new study finds
If you're worried about the amount of time your adolescent spends glued to their screens then take heart - new research suggests that teens are "resilient" to screen consumption for up to six hours daily.
Back to school: Keeping your kids (and their data) safe online
It can be a steep learning curve if your child needs a notebook or tablet in the classroom, especially if their school offers little guidance.
Woman burnt by iPhone 7 as she slept
A western Sydney woman says she has suffered severe burns after falling asleep on her charging iPhone 7.
'Abstinence only' is not the answer when it comes to teens and sexting
Abstinence is not the answer when it comes to young people and sexting, according to a new report into emerging digital sexual cultures.
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How (and when) to introduce social media and mobiles to kids
"All my friends have their own device," your child might be saying. 'Everyone' might also have their own Facebook and Instagram accounts and personal YouTube channel.
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.
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