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Sexting, cyberbullying, revenge porn, online predators… all of these potential threats can tempt parents to snatch the smartphone or tablet right out of their children’s hands. While avoidance might eliminate the dangers, that approach also means your child misses out on technology’s many benefits and opportunities. Raising Humans in a […]

Raising Humans in a Digital World

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KidsEmail has announced its commitment to Data Privacy Day  ‒ an international effort held annually on Jan. 28 to create awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data and enabling trust – by signing up as a Data Privacy Day 2019 Champion. As a Champion, Kids Email recognizes and […]

KidsEmail Joins the National Cyber Security Alliance in Global Effort ...

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As a parent, we always want what’s best for our children. We protect them in every way that we possibly can, however when it comes to the dangers of the internet we can’t always be there to protect them. In today’s digital world they are likely to be exposed to […]

Parenting in Today’s Digital Age

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  I emptied my spam folder yesterday. All 500+ messages. This morning I logged in and I’m blessed (insert sarcasm) with another 114 spam messages.   They are quite ridiculous! Not only in amount but content: Sara has replied with a private msg (84 more pics) View Nudes Here, baby […]

Spam Free Email, Yes this DOES Exist!

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What were some of your favorite childhood memories? For many of us, we might answer with days spent outside, camping in the backyard, riding bikes, building forts, watching Saturday morning cartoons, or playing pick-up games of ball with our friends. We occupied our time hanging out at a friend’s house […]

Technology vs.Nature – Why Outdoor Activities Are Essential for Kids

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With social media in the hands of so many young kids and adolescence, sometimes their inner most thoughts are easy to publish online… which is the LAST place it should be.  A vent, a sadness, an overjoyed moment, a spoken crush, and a weak split second of uncertainty, so many […]

Dear Social Media, You Are Not My Diary

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Looking through most social media feeds, we’re bombarded with posts from “friends” showing off the latest vacation.  We also see “check-in’s” where the poster will check- in at various locations. The danger with posting current pictures or “checking-in” can be a perfect formula for theft.  When a status on social […]

Can Oversharing on Social Media Welcome a Thief?

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It can be hard to constantly monitor what your child is doing online. If you’re always stressed about your child’s activity, not only is it bad for you, but you could limit your child’s vital learning about how to use important technology. In our increasingly digital world, the more a […]

Four Signs in Kids That Can Indicate Unsafe Online Behavior

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