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 evidence is there, cold and hard, in a growing body of research by…
As a parent, you should be faced with the insistent question of how much online supervision your children need. Learning how to use technology effectively and independently is crucial for their future, but it also exposes them to areas of the internet you’d rather them not see. Chromebook is a different breed of computer. It…
The Google Hangouts App has been rather popular for our youngsters who do not have a cell phone but have access to a computer which is connected to the internet. They use this platform to message each other (or up to 150 people in a group!) about homework and ‘fun-stuff’. The team at Protect Young…
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 accountability on mobile devices. We strongly recommend using the Covenant Eyes browser for…
Instagram has recently gained much popularity, even among our young people.
This app allows the user to take a quick picture or video to share a moment of someone’s life. The file can then be shared privately or publicly on the app, as well as through a variety of other social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.
Methods of communication are rapidly changing and parents should communicate the risk of sending pictures to others….especially when the recipient is unknown to the sender.
We raise an alarm about the use of the Instagram app by anyone and strongly advise not to begin! This app even allows the user to access open internet without any limits.
Today, you do not need to know the URL of a website. By typing what you are looking for, search engines do the rest. This has made it easier for kids to access inappropriate content online.