It’s not strange if our kids lie to us, after all, every one of us does, at least, in some way tell a lie. However, the intensity and repercussions of lies differ. As a parent, we may have told our toddler kids that “Uncle Freddy is watching you”, to encourage them to sleep, or how […]
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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 […]
Spring vacation safety: monitoring teens on their holiday trips
Travelling is great for teens, especially when it’s for educational purposes. It’s a known fact that students who undergo educational trips, earn better salaries, and have more chances of getting higher education. This isn’t it—kids who travel also have a better understanding of the world around them. However, there are a few downsides of your […]
Teen apps in focus: everything parents need to know about ooVoo
“ooVoo” sounds more like something coming out of a cow’s mouth, but if you haven’t heard of this app before, you really aren’t keeping up with your kids’ social media interest. The app has already been awarded with multiple awards including one from PC Magazine for the best communication app. It’s basically a video chat […]
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 Ask.fm
We will keep this one short, unlike our previous reviews about social media apps. So let’s just tell you very quickly why you need to know about this app Ask.Fm. In 2013, a 14-year-old girl, living in Britain, Hannah Smith, killed herself after she was bullied online on her Ask.Fm profile. British Prime Minister, after […]
4 steps to setting up your kids’ first smartphone
You have debated with your kids about getting them a smartphone, and finally the time has come: You are getting a smartphone for your child! No doubt, it’s a very big step, after all, it’s about getting them access to almost everything that’s placed over the internet. But you need to ensure that your child’s […]
Navigating the Digital World—How Parents Can Participate In Their Kids’ Online Safety
Do you remember the first time you used internet? I bet you do. Let me tell you mine’s. It was an Intel Pentium 1 Desktop that was the size of a mini fridge. Too many fans and massive boards, with much of everything wired—most of them tangled across my feet. Amongst that agglomeration, I got […]
Hazing and School: A Sinister and Not-So-Simple Duo
Hazing is not an old problem; it’s actually an ancient issue that persists in human behavior since the inception of this world. A report has revealed that initiation rituals related to hazing can be traced back to 2000 years. Maybe not existent since the aboriginal times, but it surely is a contemporaneous yet classical issue. […]
Teen Apps in Focus: Everything Parents Need To Know About WhatsApp
At TrackMyFone, it’s pertinent on us to keep parents informed about all the latest teen trends and obsessions related to Technology and smartphone use. Today, we are going to talk about the World’s most renowned Instant messaging app, WhatsApp. By examining the mechanics and inner workings of this app, parents can make sure how to […]