BOB'S BLOG

Protecting your children on the internet, even on ‘safe’ platforms

What happens when those ‘safe places’ on the internet, such as YouTube Kids, becomes dark?

Don’t Panic, What Parents Really Need To Know About ‘Momo Challenge’

What parents really need to know about The Momo Challenge

Flaws in 4G and 5G allow snooping on calls, pinpointing device location

Researchers say the threat is real.

When Kids Realize Their Whole Life Is Already Online

Googling yourself has become a rite of passage.

Few Teens Meet Sleep, Screen, Exercise Guidelines

When it comes to the right amount of screen time, exercise, and sleep, research published this month in JAMA Pediatrics finds only 5% of teens are meeting guidelines, and girls are less likely to do so than boys.

‘Roblox’ Digital Civility Effort Teaches It’s Cool to be Kind

While the safety of children in online video games remains a top priority in the industry, the massively popular game “Roblox” is also investing it what it believes is another key issue for gaming …

Taking action towards cyberbullying

You probably already know that cyberbullying leads to depression and even causes young people to commit suicide, but did you know, it’s also a crime?

Bloomberg – Are you a robot?

You probably already know that cyberbullying leads to depression and even causes young people to commit suicide, but did you know, it’s also a crime?

“Be cautious.” Protecting children against online gaming abuse

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Many parents monitor their children online and on social media, but what about their online gaming? A new report shows that many people – both adults and children, experience harassment while playing online games.

“For parents that are like, ‘Well, I’m not going to let my kid on Facebook, but I’ll let them online game on the Xbox at age 12, 13,’ you should be cautious,” said Chandler Hall, a Cyber Security Expert.

YouTube still can’t stop child predators in its comments

A new video reopens discussion on an ongoing problem