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Managing Screen Time for Kids Under 5

If you’re a parent of a toddler or preschooler, you know how captivating cartoons and games can be for little ones, but they can also overstimulate young brains, impacting their stress and reward systems. Here’s how to keep screen time fun, educational, and balanced for children under five.

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Ideas for Safe YouTube Playlists for Kids

The abundance of great videos on YouTube is a double-edged sword. There is such an enormous amount of content being uploaded each minute, that it is not possible for YouTube to properly monitor everything.

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The Busy Parent's Cheat Sheet to Internet Safety

Giving your kid some screen time is completely understandable. The goal here is to make that time safe. Today, our kids are navigating a vast online world full of opportunity, wonder, innovation and serious dangers.

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OpenDNS: Your Digital Security System

Just as you'd install a security system to protect your home from intruders, your home network needs a robust defence against digital threats. Enter OpenDNS - the virtual security guard for your online life.

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Novelty is the New Normal

In this post, we discuss Amy Webb’s ideas on the rapid pace of change in today's world, emphasizing the need for continuous adaptation. We examine how parents can prepare children for an ever-evolving future.

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Unleashing the Power of Play

A recent study by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland has shed new light on how outdoor play is beneficial and crucial for enhancing children's learning and overall health.

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Why doesn’t Instagram protect kids?

Meta has implemented various measures to address these challenges, such as age restrictions, privacy settings, and content moderation tools. However, these measures fall short.

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100 Reasons Why Kids Need Protection Online

As a busy parent, you want to keep your kids safe online but may not have time to research all the potential dangers. This comprehensive list covers 100 key risks to be aware of, grouped into categories for easy reference.

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