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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Why Your Kids Can’t Join Facebook Until They Are 13
Have you ever wondered why it is that your kids can’t join social media sites like Facebook...
Yik Yak & Omegle: Two Apps Kids Need to Delete ASAP
So I’ve been trying to put myself in the shoes of people who can’t seem to get...
Kik – The App of the Moment
If you have tweens or teens living in your household then I am quite sure you would...
5 Destructive Digital Habits You Could Be Teaching Your Kids
One of the coolest things about being a parent is being convinced your child hasn’t heard a...
Cyber Pranks – Funny or Mean??
We all know that kids love to play pranks – it is just part of childhood. Whether...
So Are You ‘Hot or Not?’ App Rates Appearance
First, let me begin with the fact that I love apps. In fact, I am probably addicted...
‘Whisper’ App: Teens Are Having a Blast but Parents May Gasp
Everyone loves a good secret. Tack anonymity to a whisper and the recipe for juicy fun spikes...
Family Safety News: 3 Big Stories You May Have Missed
The news that produces a safer Internet for our kids is not always good but it is...
The Secret Tumblr Craze and What Parents Need to Know
Your kids have all but vanished from Facebook and their Instagram postings are becoming more and more...
Could Your Kids Be Doing Things That Make Them Bully Bait?
“Seriously, sometimes I think some kids are trying to get bullied,” she opined with a frustrated sigh....
Instagram Direct: What Parents Need to Know
We’ve written a lot about Instagram and SnapChat; both are popular photo/video sharing apps for teens and...
Helping Your Daughter Handle Mean Girls Online
It was an ordinary Tuesday after school. Sixteen year-old Allison was texting back and forth with her...
