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Protecting Kids from Porn 101
As parents, we know we should be filtering our kids’ devices, but may not know where to start. Filter solutions in the past were either too constrictive or required a degree in advanced mathematics to implement. Times have changed! Filtering software has become...
Your Smartphone is Making You Stupid
Another alarm has sounded that our smartphones are not simply innovative devices meant to improve our lives, but instead are little tools that have been intentionally designed to keep us focused on our screens. Globe and Mail journalist Eric Andrew-Gee says, “The...
Facebook – You Don’t Realize It, But You Are Being Programmed
Another former executive at Facebook expressed similar thoughts. "I feel tremendous guilt," said Chamath Palihapitiya, former vice-president of user growth at Facebook, in a public talk in November. "I think we all knew in the back of our minds…something bad could...
Facebook – Made to Exploit Human Vulnerabilities
Sean Parker, the founding president of Facebook, gives an insider's look at how social networks purposely hook and potentially hurt our brains. “The thought process that went into building these applications… was all about: 'How do we consume as much of your time...
Better iPhone Accountability
Accountability and communication are ‘cornerstones’ in using our devices and the internet in a responsible way. The team at Covenant Eyes has designed an update for a better user experience on the iPhone. This app is installed on the device and provides...
YouTube – Restricted Mode and Parental Controls
This month’s article is about one of the most difficult online experiences for parents to control – YouTube. The author starts with a bold statement: Most kids spend far too many hours watching videos, particularly on YouTube. With that in mind, I’m asking you to...