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Connect with and without screens
Beeps, pings, ringtones, notifications — we’re constantly in touch with each other. That connection is important, and smartphones make it easy. But truly connecting is something that your child can… (well, actually – should – be able to) do offline too. With themselves, but definitely with others too. Sharing the dining table, grandma’s 80th birthday, a class party, playing football, going on vacation — connecting with family and friends is hugely important. But online, your child can just as easily — sometimes even more effectively —...
Oh, the irony: when location tracking leads to less control
Safely arrived at soccer practice? Left that friend’s house on time? Checking where your child is via Find My Friends or Life360 feels reassuring, but is it really? Knowing your child’s location doesn’t automatically tell you how they’re doing. Technology...
My kid has been scammed, now what?
Ordering from a web shop but never receiving a package. Games and apps where “free” skins, credits, or rewards suddenly cost money. Free trial periods that quietly turn into expensive subscriptions. Criminals misusing personal data to make purchases in your...
Why a chatbot is more than just a smart friend
‘What can we do with AI and shouldn’t we also have a chatbot?’ These are the questions that organizations are confronted with more and more every day, including the social media platforms. Our children are also increasingly coming across ‘virtual...
Back to school checklist
It’s that time again… School’s back in session! And in the middle of that busy morning rush hour, you hear: “But I was just winning this game!” Sound familiar? 😅 Summer vacation was relaxing—a little more Netflix here, a little...
Abbrevations you need to know
Of course, as a parent you are not completely up to date with all the abbreviations that your child uses online. However, there are certain abbreviations that you really need to know for the safety of your child. In this...
Emoji Cheat Sheet
Emojis have multiple meanings. Depending on who you’re texting with and which generation you belong to, the 🔥 or a 💜 can have a completely different meaning. The much-discussed Netflix series Adolescence makes it clear again how important it is...
When is your child ready for their first smartphone?
For many children, the first smartphone couldn’t come soon enough. Some parents wait as long as possible, others watch what other class parents do. But how do you know if your child is ready? Please read these four important points!...
How your kid can drop their first hit with one click
Making beats like Tiësto, playing piano like Mozart, or writing a hit without reading a note: With AI music apps, it’s all possible. Artificial intelligence is taking over the music world, and our kids are diving in head-first. Sounds fun...
Online safety: the 5 checks to do with your child
Well begun is half done and that certainly applies to online security. So spend a few minutes today to check out these five tips so you and your child are instantly equipped to remain safe online! Is everything up to...