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eParenting used to mean keeping your kids safe on the Internet, however now it has a wider scope including parenting with the use of technology, and distance parenting. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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There's nothing more nerve-racking than your kids getting their licence. There's an app that can give you some peace of mind.
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Fliff and similar apps can essentially groom underage people, advocates warn, training them to gamble at ages when they are more susceptible to addiction.
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Although these platforms say they are doing what they can to keep kids under 18 off, they aren’t succeeding.
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The photo-sharing apps LiveIn and Locket Widget have popped to the top of app charts in recent months. Like all social apps, these come with some safety risks. Here is what parents need to know.
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Kids love to get inspired, share their creativity and connect with other kids. The LEGO® Life app is a creative and social place for kids where they can do just that in a completely safe environment!
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Carrot Fit has been condemned for language that experts say could trigger eating disorders.
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Smiling Mind is a non-for-profit web and app-based meditation program developed by psychologists and educators to help bring mindfulness into your life.
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Learn about collection What to look for in kids’ apps featuring Monument Valley 2, Hoopa City 2, PuppetMaster, and many more on App Store. Enjoy these apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
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A digital hallpass app that tracks bathroom trips is the latest school software to raise privacy concerns.
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As Gen Z grows up and goes to college, some parents are using technology to keep a close watch
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Targeting kids with a weight loss app could perpetuate body image issues and lead to disordered eating. Yes, childhood obesity is a problem – but we must tread carefully when delivering solutions.
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Weight Watchers has a new app for children as young as 8. It might be better for the company than it is for pediatric health.
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Software makers including Apple have been creating apps aimed at limiting how much time we spend using our smartphones. A behavioral scientist explains how – and whether – they work.
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One in five young people experience anxiety and depression linked to their school life; University of Melbourne research is using technology to boost wellbeing.
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The moab rehydration app helps parents determine how dehydrated their child is and select the best course of rehydration for their child. The moab app also guides parents through the medically-proven technique known as oral rehydration therapy (ORT) for their child. Common causes of dehydration incl
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Buyers think you can tell the purity of a substance by looking at on an app – evidence shows they're mistaken.
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Apps can replace a paper-money allowance for children, encouraging them not only to do their chores but also to save and spend their money carefully.
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A recent study determined that “manipulative and disruptive” advertising is the norm on apps for kids.
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Campaign groups and university researchers raise concerns about the ads found in Android apps.
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Schools may not think about new technology through the lens of family violence, but experts say it can inadvertently provide a vulnerability for abusers to exploit.
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Spread the loveLearning apps have been steadily rising in popularity and availability. Many parents are excited at the prospect of taking a more active role in shaping their child’s education. Selecting the right educational program can help a child to significantly expand their current knowledge, even if their parent doesn’t have a background in teaching. After all, these learning apps are intended to engage a variety of learning styles so every child can benefit. However, many parents become overwhelmed by the sheer volume of educational apps available. How do you decide which ones are right for your child? Asking yourself …
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One girl coded every day for a month to get the app up and running.
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The spread of video games from desktop PCs to the pockets of young people everywhere has brought new hazards – in the form of online social gambling.
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Some of the apps in question included Disney’s “Where’s My Water?” Gameloft’s “Minion Rush” and Duolingo, the language learning app.