I ruffled a few feathers yesterday by saying kids shouldn’t have smartphones, and that’s completely understandable.Here’s why…
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Parents have an obligation to know who and what our children are texting. I know it’s a scary proposition, looking at your child’s phone, but it’s okay. I grant you that permission. We’ve talked about this before. Your child’s phone is not a diary. Before…
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If your kids are going to be left alone over the break with their smartphones, tablets, computers, or gaming consoles, there’s one vital conversation that needs to happen… NOW! Christmas break is almost here and you know what that means. Whether you’re a teacher or…
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This is the one tool Above The Fray endorses to help parents keep their kids safe online. You can learn more by visiting BeAboveTheFray.org/bark.
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If the people who are building these tools and, games, and devices are now saying they don’t want their kids using them… shouldn’t that be the wakeup call we need? Read: A Dark Consensus About Screens and Kids Begins to Emerge in Silicon Valley Read:…
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After years of saying no to parental monitoring apps, we finally found one that works for parents, schools, and young people. Watch, then visit: https://www.bark.us/abovethefray#signup
read more →This big new feature coming to iOS 12… are you ready?
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We’ve been saying this for a long time, parental monitoring apps provide moms and dads with a false sense of security. And, in short, they just don’t work. If you’re interested in reading the latest research, click here. And if you want to watch our…
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As easy as it is to focus solely on our kids and their relationship with digital technology, we also need to take a look in the mirror. Are we truly leading by example?
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These apps are tricky! Settings can and do change with app updates. It’s on us to stay on top of our own privacy settings… and those of our kids!
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