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Devices in bedrooms: should they be banned?

Taking devices to bed is a very common habit which most adults are now guilty of in today’s digital age. But, when we let our kids take their devices to bed, what are the impacts?

 
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VPN apps: what are they and why are teens now using them?

Tech savvy teens are now commonly using VPN technology for a variety of concerning reasons. So, what does VPN mean and how are teens using them illegally?

 
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Kik Messenger: a warning for parents

Popular messenger app Kik has increasingly come under fire recently due to widespread reports of child exploitation occurring via the app.

 
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How to Google reverse image search

Here's how to check if images have been previously posted online. It's the fastest way to check if yours or your kids' images have been stolen or republished without your consent. It's also the best way to determine if someone is ...

 
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YouTube how-tos for parents

YouTube contains a lot of inappropriate content. Here's how to check their viewing history. Family Zone also enables parents to restrict YouTube access when you choose and we can also enforce Restricted Mode to ensure kids can’t just turn ...

 
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5 top tips to manage screen time these school holidays

Keeping the kids entertained during the school holidays without resorting to the iPad babysitter can be tough.  With all the additional time on their hands, the urge to use devices is even stronger. During the school term, about 77% of ...

 
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Snapchat update

The latest update of SnapChat now tracks your child's location, and marks their location on a map for other users to see. Cyber Expert Jordan from ySafe alerted us to this change and recommends that you turn off this function.

 
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3 sneaky tricks teens are using to keep secrets online

It's no secret that teens are tech savvy, but just how sneaky are they when it comes to keeping their parents in the dark? At Family Zone, our mission is to help parents keep their children safe online. Part of the job of our Cyber Experts ...

 
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The impact of pornography on teenagers

Studies highlight men as young as 20 years old are reporting erectile dysfunction due to excessive pornography consumption as teenagers. As teenagers reach puberty, physical changes occur that bring a new curiosity about sex and ...

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