Here’s a common objection among parents: “But, if I talk to my son about pornography, I’m afraid it will make him curious about it.” But, is it true? Is it better to wait until kids are older, maybe in middle school, to talk to them about […]
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What is the GroupMe Messaging app? Description: GroupMe (manufacturer’s site – owned by Microsoft) is a group texting app that allows access to GIFS, emojis, images, videos, and links to websites, without ever leaving the app. It also includes direct messaging for one-to-one contact, allowing you
What is Yarn Chat & Text Stories App? [Also referred to as “Yarn Chat Fiction” in the Google Play Store] App Store description: Yarn allows you to read stories in chat format initially for free, but the up-sell to pay comes very quickly. Every Yarn story
Is my kid ready for social media? At Protect Young Eyes, we speak to a group of parents almost every week. Inevitably, during the Q&A section of the talk, a parent will ask a question about when is the right age to give a child their
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updated January 8, 2021 What is Houseparty? **COVID-19 note related to Houseparty: Houseparty is currently the most popular social media/video streaming platform in the App Store. Kids are flocking to it! The quick bottom line is that it’s fun but kids need to be sure to
Parents Have a Love/Hate Relationship with YouTube I speak to a group of parents almost once a week and I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t asked about YouTube. It’s one of the most difficult online experiences for parents to control. YouTube (owned by Google)
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Happy Birthday, Daughter! Tonight I stand on the verge of my daughter’s twelfth birthday, in complete denial that this day has arrived. As a parent, we often slog through long days, but short years and the past 12 years have swept by oh so quickly. Can you
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Facebook Messenger App Details: Description: Messenger is quickly becoming a pseudo-social media platform. Some of its features include: Group video calls (up to 8 people) and voice calls Record and send voice and video messages Text messaging, send GIFs, pictures, videos (in USA only) Add a debit
You might wonder why a tech guy would ever try to write about masturbation. This one word causes awkward squirming and lack of eye-contact like no other. No one wants to talk about it. Parents want to ignore it. But here’s an uncomfortable reality –tweens and
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What is the Steam App? Description: according to Common Sense Media, “Steam is a place to buy, play, discuss, and learn about games on the internet.” After downloading the Steam “engine” to operate the games and a free account is created, gamers can play free games, chat