Sometimes, I just think about all the social media appendages that have come forth within a year or so. A few years back, there were just a few apps like WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, but now, there are around 18 different apps and online social communities that have more than 100 million users, with some […]
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SKOUT: A perilous GPS-based social networking app for kids
One very important and contemporaneous issue of this time and age is teens getting comfortable with social media to meet and date new people, and eventually putting themselves in danger, inadvertently. Online dating and friendships aren’t that cool, and safe, as kid may presume apparently. This doesn’t only encourage teens to move into short-term relationships, […]
CyberEthics: A new challenge for parents
Cyberethics has to play an important role in keeping our children safe and sound around this new technology-driven space. It’s necessary that kids understand these digital ethics to flourish without tripping. Our electronic devices offer many appealing and entertaining features, but beneath all that treasured anonymity, there are a few dangerous threats lurking around. It’s […]
How to keep your kids away from their phones at night
If your kids spend their nights using cell phone when they should be rather sleeping, it’s an intimidation that your kids can affect their grades, health and social life. The issue seems thorny at the first glance, and no doubt, it’s not something that parents can ignore, but with some tools available, parents can easily […]
8 shows that every parent can enjoy watching with their kids
TV time is meant to be quality time for your kids, and with some guide from our Trackmyfone team, you can know exactly what to watch with your kids. Watching TV with your kids has its downsides: a raunchy out-of-the-blue promiscuous scene, or an unexpected bloodbath—there are many awkward moments that you may have to […]
Teen apps in focus: everything parents need to know about Vine
There are so many ways teens use social media to share their happenings with others. First came up the text messages update via Facebook and Twitter. Then came up the Instagram that allowed for photo sharing and commenting on pictures. And now, there is an app that provides video sharing space for kids called Vine. […]
10 essential parenting habits that you need to adopt before your kid turns 13 [Part 1]
So on my last visit to doctor for annual check up of my 13-year-old son, I was informed glibly that my days of greatest influence over my child are finally going to be over. In fact, I will be fourth in the place, after his friends, teachers and doctor. While I helplessly threw a tantrum […]
Teen apps in focus: Everything parents need to know about Tumblr
Tumblr is one of those apps that are more of a representation of contemporary zeitgeist and culture. This app allows celebrities, politicians, fashion designers, sports stars etc. to share stuff with their fans. The app has become young people’s favourite for this exact reason. Tumblr has played a real positive role towards serving social justice […]
Teen apps in focus: everything parents need to know about DOWN
It’s a universal truth—in a world that’s agglomerated with technology, much of our communications embrace it. So be it social interaction, or building relationships, it’s not shocking at all to see how even teens are using social media to explore their sexuality. And one such app that’s used for this purpose is DOWN. DOWN—what exactly […]
How much smartphone use is okay for your kids?
Did you know that in most of the households, infants start using cell phones before they even turn one? Well, that’s just one appalling figure. Experts have suggested parents to keep babies away from screens as much as possible, but with lack of interest in our kids’ digital habits, we let them stay glued to […]