The life of a parent is hard, the constant worry of whether the child is getting hurt or talking to someone they shouldn’t be, and so much more. Coupled with the fact that cyber-thieves often target children, as they are the most vulnerable and easy to manipulate, the job of the parents gets exponentially harder. The cyber-world is a pit that is hard to navigate for even adults, which makes it that much harder for children to understand and practice caution. With so many new applications where…

    Internet is the best place for children to spend time. It nourishes, entertains and takes good care of them. But to enjoy these benefits, they need to understand how to stay safe online. This is where parents have to intervene. Educate your children in these lines and they will always stay safe. 8 Safety Tips for Kids to Stay Safe on the Internet 1. Keep Your Personal Information Limited Practice utmost caution when posting photos on Facebook or any other social networking p…

    Technology has been with us for quite long. However, it is recently that live-streaming gained the immense popularity it enjoys today. Platforms like YouNow, Periscope and Snapchat have made it a part of our life. Platforms may come and go. But Live-streaming is here to stay with us for a while. This implies that our children using smartphones will join the trend sooner or later. And as with all other social networking platforms, live-streaming too carries certain risks. And as…

    Gambling is an activity where you risk your money or an item of value to gain something; its result depends on luck. It can happen both online and offline. Online gambling may be a cause of concern for parents. It is done in isolation. This enables children to play for hours without their parents knowing it. Besides, online gambling is illegal for children. There are lots of mobile games available in the market, some are very addictive that cause the child mentality, therefore …

    SMS is the most popular mode of communication among kids. Up to 95% of our children have access to mobile phones; suggests a Pew Research survey. Among them, up to 80% of kids own them. And every passing day the numbers are rising. Reasons for the ever-increasing popularity of text-messaging may be many. It is convenient,almost free of cost and the apps work like a charm. Fortunately for parents, most of the children use mobile phones with utmost caution. Still, they have to…