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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? Â
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!...
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...
How do I keep my child to their screen time?
The smartphone has a powerful attraction, no matter your age. All the stimuli and endless possibilities create a strong urge to look at your screen. Setting screen time limits can help in finding a healthy balance. But how does this...
What you should know about TemuÂ
Temu – maybe you’ve come across it before, or perhaps your kids have heard of it. It is the most popular Chinese webshop-app taking over the world at light speed. Temu sells everything (literally everything) you could possibly think of,...
What is a good screen time for my child?
Struggling with a good screen time schedule for your kids? You’re not alone! A common guideline for screen time is as follows: 6-8 years: 30 minutes at a time, up to 1 hour per day. 8-10 years: maximum 1 to...
My child’s first crush. Now what?
Children with their first crush are endlessly on WhatsApp, exchange photos and videos of each other and their day, and constantly tag each other in memes that they find funny. This is how love seamlessly transitions from the classroom, gym...
How can I teach my kid to recognize advertisements?
As a result, there are specific legislations for advertisements aimed at children. However, if your child goes online on platforms that require them to be at least 13 years old, they may bypass this legislation, however, not everything has been...
How to hack screen time?
We are all very familiar with that already, so nothing new there. It doesn’t work by just setting a rule, you also need to explain the why of a rule. Even more important, kids will learn by modeling. Your own...