No matter how you configure your student’s Twitch security settings, there is no way to know if content is safe for your student unless you become familiar with the platform and review their favorite videos or streamers. However, we recommend students focus on apps that can have a positive impact.
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Kids Addicted to Screens? Tips to Help Your Children Battle Screen Time Addiction
According to a recent poll by CNN, 50% of teens feel they are addicted to their mobile devices while 59% of parents say their teens are addicted to screens. So, we asked 5 experts to tips parents can use to help their children develop a healthy relationship with screens.
What Are Steam Games? (Parent Safety Guide & Video)
Similar to iTunes, Steam is an on distribution platform for users to buy and play video games. Users get instant access to thousands of games that are available on Steam. Don’t let your children play Steam without supervision. Be involved and monitor their activity to keep them safe.
Lipsi App is Dangerous For Students
Lipsi is an anonymous feedback app where students can accept anonymous feedback from others. Anonymous apps like the Lipsi app are not safe for students and don’t help them build a positive digital foot. We’ve seen similar apps removed from the Apple App Store due to cyberbullying.
Digital Resume Tips for Students from 7 Experts
Taking your digital resume to the next level is sometimes easier said than done (especially if this is your first resume). So, we asked 7 experts to their best advice for creating a digital resume that stands out from the crowd.
Fortnite Battle Royale Parent App Guide
Fortnite is a very popular game that was released in 2017. There are 2 different versions of the game; Fortnite: Save the World and Fortnite: Battle Royale. Fortnite: Battle Royale is the version that is really popular with students. Learn how to keep your children safe if they play Fortnite.
ClassDojo for Parents, Teachers, & Students (Video Guide)
ClassDojo for parents, teachers, and students is a free communication app. When used safely, the ClassDojo app can serve as a tool to track student progress, get involved, learn about your child’s school day, and teach positive on behaviors.
What is Tumblr? Parent and Teacher Guide (Video)
Due to ’s popularity, we’ve updated this Parent App Guide to continue to help parents keep students safe. Learn why is so popular with teens, important teen statistics, why is in our Red Zone, and what to do if your child has an account.
Fixing Social Media Mishaps (Tips For Parents & Students)
Social media mishaps are bound to happen but how you react will make all of the difference for your digital foot, on reputation, and search results. Being prepared is the best method for preventing a mistake. So, we asked 5 experts to their tips for overcoming social media mishaps.
What Is the Marco Polo App and Is It Safe? (Podcast + Video)
The Marco Polo app is a video instant messaging app that encourages users to find their friends who already use the app by requesting access to the user’s phone contacts. Learn what you can do to keep your student safe if they have this app.
Tik Tok App Guide For Parents (Video)
The Tik T app is a music video social media platform that merged with Musical.ly in August 2018. All Musical.ly users are being moved to the Tik T app. Find out why this app is so popular.
Mappen App (Safety Guide for Parents)
Similar to Snapchat’s “Snap Map“, Mappen is a social media networking app that focuses on location sharing. The Mappen app is not safe for students to use and if your student has it, ete it immediately. Apps that use location sharing services make it easy for predators to target children.
Virtual Allowance for Kids: How to Encourage Healthy Habits
By creating a system to earn a virtual allowance for kids, parents can help their children develop healthy behaviors while also teaching them financial responsibility. So, we asked 3 experts to their best advice on setting up a virtual allowance for kids.
Social Media and Body Image: How to Talk to Students
It’s important for parents to learn how to talk to their children about social media and body image, create a supportive environment, and teach them how to avoid the negative effects of social media. So, we asked 3 experts to their best tips for parents
Internet Safety for Kids: How to Talk to Elementary Students
Before giving them access to social media or their own device, it’s important to talk about internet safety for kids. Regular and casual conversations can help your student develop healthy screen time behaviors before they even start creating accounts on social media. Get conversations starters and tips for elementary students.
What Is the Rules of Survival Game? (Parent Guide)
Rules of Survival is a battle royale style game, similar to Fortnite. Up to 300 people play until there is only 1 player left. Parents should be aware that children can talk to other players in the game, some of the character’s outfits are suggestive, and there are in-app purchases.
The Negative Effects of Video Games (Parent Guide)
Like most hobbies, playing videos games can be safe in moderation. However, younger students who have not yet developed the ability to self-regulate their behavior need guidance and support to develop those skills. Learn the negative effects of video games and how you can protect your children.
Apple Screen Time: Complete Guide for Parents
Apple introduced a new feature called Screen Time which is the first effort from a major manufacturer to promote positive screen time behaviors. We created this Apple Screen Time Guide for Parents to help you learn how to use this new feature and keep your students safe on.
Teen Social Media Statistics 2018 (What Parents Need to Know)
New social media statistics from Common Sense Media shed light on teens’ changing social media habits. It will come as no surprise to many parents that teen social media has increased dramatically. Understanding the trends of teen social media use will help your student build a positive digital foot.
Instagram App Parent Safety Guide (Video)
Instagram is one of the most popular apps with students between the ages of 8-18. We created a parent guide for Instagram to help you better understand this popular student app. Listen to this episode on our podcast: What is Instagram? Instagram is a free photo-sharing application that allows users to take photos, apply a […]
