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Privacy settings

Controls that manage what information an app or device can access, share, or make visible to others.

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Internet and social media safety children

Internet and social media safety children

Why internet and social media safety matters Digital platforms are not neutral environments. Recommendation systems, notifications, infinite scrolling, in-app purchases, public metrics, and social comparison can encourage prolonged or emotionally intense use. The World Health Organization has highlighted cyberbullying, harmful content, unrealistic body standards, and platform features that can amplify risk for children and adolescents. […]

Protecting child online privacy

Protecting child online privacy

Why child online privacy matters Child online privacy is the protection of a child’s personal information, identity, communications, location, images, behavioral data, and digital reputation. It matters because childhood is a period of rapid neurodevelopment, social learning, and identity formation. A child may enjoy an app or game in the moment without understanding how a […]

Choosing and managing multiple devices children

Choosing and managing multiple devices children

Start with the child’s needs and readiness Before purchasing or permitting another device, identify the specific problem it is meant to solve. A laptop may support schoolwork, a tablet may provide access to communication or creative applications, and a phone may help with coordination when a child travels independently. A gaming console, by contrast, may […]

Helping children understand screenshots and permanent digital records

Helping children understand screenshots and permanent digital records

What screenshots and digital records mean A screenshot is an image of what appears on a device screen. It can capture a chat, a social-media post, a game conversation, a video call, a profile, or a notification. The person taking it may store it privately, send it to one person, upload it to a group, […]

Preparing teenagers to manage their own digital reputation

Preparing teenagers to manage their own digital reputation

Why digital reputation matters in adolescence Adolescence is a period of rapid neurodevelopment, social learning, and identity consolidation. Teenagers are not simply miniature adults making careless choices; they are developing prefrontal cortical functions such as planning, inhibition, risk appraisal, and flexible problem-solving while becoming increasingly sensitive to peer evaluation. This combination makes online spaces especially […]

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 check privacy settings after an app update

Teaching children to check privacy settings after an app update

Why app updates deserve a privacy check An app update is not just a cosmetic refresh. Updates may add features, repair security problems, change account options, introduce new sharing tools, or ask for access to additional device functions. A game that once worked offline may add chat. A photo app may add cloud backup. A […]