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Multi-factor authentication

Multifactor authentication protects an account by requiring two or more types of verification when someone signs in.

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Helping children manage several online accounts safely

Helping children manage several online accounts safely

Start with an account map Before changing settings, make a simple inventory of the accounts your child uses. Include school platforms, email, gaming services, social or messaging applications, streaming services, creative tools, health or activity applications, and accounts linked to devices. Record the service name, the login email or username, the adult responsible for recovery, […]

Teaching children to use strong and unique passwords

Teaching children to use strong and unique passwords

Why password lessons need empathy Children do not usually make weak passwords because they are careless. More often, they are solving a child-sized problem with the tools they have: remembering many logins, moving quickly between school platforms and games, avoiding embarrassment in front of friends, or trying to satisfy rules they do not fully understand. […]

What to do when a child clicks a suspicious link

What to do when a child clicks a suspicious link

Start with calm and stop further action The first few minutes matter, but they do not need to be perfect. Sit beside the child, lower the emotional temperature, and say something simple such as, I am glad you told me; we can handle this together. Children often hide online mistakes when they expect punishment, and […]

Technology products for children explained

Technology products for children explained

What counts as a technology product for children? Technology products for children include much more than a tablet or smartphone. Common examples are laptops used for schoolwork, e-readers, game consoles, handheld gaming devices, child-oriented cameras, smart speakers, GPS-enabled watches, activity trackers, connected toys, virtual-reality headsets, and communication or accessibility devices. Some products are designed specifically […]