Tag: online safety
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YouTube Kids Unveils Human-Moderated App for Safer Viewing
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: April 29, 2021 Originally Published: April 9, 2018 In an increasingly digital world, ensuring the safety of our children online has become a paramount concern. Despite the assumption that YouTube Kids is a secure platform for young viewers, recent media reports have exposed unsettling instances of inappropriate content that have slipped…
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Meeting an Internet Stranger to Buy or Sell an Item? Do It at a Police Station!
Get Pregnant Fast As the holiday season approaches, many of us find ourselves decluttering our homes or looking to earn a little extra cash for celebrations. Whether it’s the post-Christmas cleanup or preparing for the new year, online marketplaces like Craigslist, OfferUp, and Facebook Marketplace are popular avenues for buying and selling items. However, it’s…
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Empowering Parents with Resources to Address Sexting and Sextortion
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent navigating the complexities of adolescence in the digital age, you may find yourself facing conversations you never anticipated having with your child. I vividly recall a day when my son, Jake, returned home from middle school looking visibly unsettled. After some gentle encouragement, he revealed a disturbing incident involving…
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6 Strategies to Enhance Safety on YouTube (and YouTube Kids) for Your Children
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a good chance that while you’re reading this, your child is in another room engrossed in a seemingly random YouTube video. Perhaps your little ones are happily engaged with the YouTube Kids app, watching what you believe to be safe and age-appropriate animated shows or educational content. However, the reality is…
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What I Learned After Discovering My Son on a Hookup Site
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: December 4, 2018 Originally Published: February 7, 2018 It was 3 a.m., and like most people at that hour, I was sound asleep when my husband abruptly shook me awake. “What on earth is this?” he exclaimed, thrusting my phone in front of me. Disoriented and groggy, I muttered something like,…
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Devices: Determining the Right Age and What Comes After Saying ‘Yes’
Get Pregnant Fast Last month, my imaginative, doll-adoring daughter celebrated her 7th birthday. As her special day approached, she diligently prepared her wish list. In the past, those lists overflowed with items from toy catalogs, craft supplies, and a handful of whimsical toys she had glimpsed on children’s programming infomercials. However, this year, there was…