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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.
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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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5 ways to keep your child safe from cyberbullying
The fact that our kids are open to being cyberbullied – that is, being victims of any bullying online – is one of the scariest parts of modern parenting.
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Five ways to get your kids to cut their screentime these holidays
Getting kids off screens can feel like a full-time job.
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The best reason to leave your smartphone in another room
Turning it off is not enough.
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Parents warned of new Snapchat function leaving kids exposed
Parents are being warned a new Snapchat function could put their children at risk, leaving them exposed to predators.
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Calls for children to be banned from owning smartphones
Tim Farnum is not convinced smart phones are beneficial for children, a conclusion he came to after his two youngest sons, ages 11 and 13, got the devices year.
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Increase in screen time putting kids' health at risk
The latest World Health Organization report reveals the dramatic rise of screen time use in kids and the health risks that follow.
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How to limit the volume on children’s devices
As more children spend their free time on their technological devices, there is an increase in children who are engaging in unsafe listening practices. It is important to make sure children's hearing is protected as the impact of blasting sound in their ears can stay with them for the rest of their lives.
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The app that pays kids to limit their screentime
Samsung has found a currency that any kid will relate to, and made it part of its device control app, Marshmallow.
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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.
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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.
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The phone bill price that shocks Australians the most
A recent survey has found Australians have a high tolerance for mobile bill shock.
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