Reports of Online Predators on the Rise. How to Keep Your Kids Safe.
June is Internet Safety Month. And, with kids spending more time online, stepping up the public conversation about digital risks couldn’t come at a better time. The past few months have created what some experts call the perfect storm for online predators. Schools are closed, kids are on devices more, ...
Are Cash Transfer Apps Safe to Use? Here’s What Your Family Needs to Know
I can’t recall the last time I gave my teenage daughter cash for anything. If she needs money for gas, I Venmo it. A Taco Bell study break with the roommates? No problem. With one click, I transfer money from my Venmo account to hers. She uses a Venmo credit ...
Are Your Kids Part of the TikTok App Craze? Here’s What Parents Need to Know
What phone app has over 150 million active users and more than 14 million uploads every day? You might guess Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat, but you’d be wrong. Meet TikTok — a video app kids are flocking to that is tons of fun but also carries risk. What Is It? ...
Is Your Teen Using Tinder? Here’s What You Need to Know
Teens are curious. It’s fun to meet and date people they don’t see in the hallways every day. It feels good when someone swipes right and finds them attractive. Flirting is fun. These are just a few reasons many teens are exploring Tinder these days, the dating app popular in ...
