Family Safety
Children are exposed to a lot on the internet: between browsing at home, in school and on the go. That’s why it’s so important to help to keep them safe, even when you can’t be there. Check out the latest McAfee blogs to learn how you can protect your entire family from cyberbullying and other online threats.
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Twitter Drama and What Parents Need to Know
With more teens flocking to social networks outside of Facebook, it’s more important than ever for parents...
What Parents Need to Know About KIK Messenger App
We write a lot about new apps on this blog because apps are hot in the very...
Taking Your Teen’s Phone: Know the Pros and Cons
Many parents shudder at the thought. Some even experience a shortness or breath and heart palpitations when...
Three Words Every Parent Needs to Know
Have you noticed that commonplace words don’t quite mean what they used to? It’s a subtle...
Is the Twitter Video App ‘Vine’ Safe for Kids?
Twitter’s new video-sharing app Vine is the hottest mobile toy since Instagram—and to be honest—it’s even more...
Are Your Kids Using Vault Apps to Hide Photos, Chats, or Videos?
A number of apps for both the Android and iPhone exist that are great for storing your...
Three Signs Your Teen May Be Sexting and What to Do About It
I will be the first to confess that sometimes when I look at my kids, my eyes...
Parents in the Know: Staying on Top of the Slang, Pt. II
The task of parenting a digital native isn’t for the faint of heart. Not only are kids...
A Snapshot: How to Keep Your Kids Safe on Instagram
“Mom, how do you block people on Instagram? I can’t figure it out,” yelled 13-year old Chloe...
Know Where They Go: YouTube Basics for Parents
If you can hear your kids hysterically laughing in another room, chances are they—and their friends—are watching...
To Skype or Not to Skype: What Parents Need to Know About Video Chat
Captain Kirk isn’t the only one who gets to video chat these days. If your kids have...
How to Decode the Slang Your Teen Uses Online
No, you haven’t entered the Twilight Zone. The teen slang and texting acronyms really are changing that...
