Group Chat Gossip: Monitoring Private Messaging Without Invading Privacy

Group chat gossip is not a new concept. According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the noun “chat” emerged around 1520, initially referring to ‘“’chatter, frivolous talk.’ By the 1570s, it meant ‘f

on May 20, 2025

Digital Footprints Don’t Fade: What Your Child Is Leaving Behind 

“Lives of great men all remind usWe can make our lives sublime,And, departing, leave behind usFootprints on the sands of time.”— Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, A Psalm of Life.Longfellow probably didn’t

on May 19, 2025

How FIFA Ultimate Team Promotes Gambling: A Guide for Concerned Parents 

In 2008, the popular video game franchise, FIFA, released the online game mode FIFA Ultimate Team – or FUT – as part of its FIFA 09 football simulation game. The mode lets gamers use various real play

on May 14, 2025

How to Teach Kids to Recognize Red Flag Messages

In potboilers or blockbusters, the villain is often easy to spot. They speak in a sinister tone, wear dark clothes, or have a menacing look that makes us immediately think, “That’s trouble.” Whether i

on May 07, 2025

What Is a Family Technology Contract and How to Create One

If the popular sitcom The Big Bang Theory taught us anything (besides physics metaphors like Schrödinger’s cat), it’s that putting things in writing can prevent a lot of arguments later… or occasional

on May 05, 2025

The Rise of Kid-Friendly Smart Devices: How to Keep Them Safe

Children today are growing up in a world where digital devices are as common as toys. Tablets, smartphones, smartwatches, and even smart speakers designed specifically for young users are becoming hou

on May 01, 2025

The Rise of Spyware Apps Disguised as Productivity Tools

In today’s hyper-connected world, productivity apps are like digital Swiss Army knives, they help us plan meetings, manage tasks, take notes, and organize our digital lives. But with convenience comes

on April 30, 2025

Online Grooming: A Must Read for Parents

“Grandmother, what big eyes you have!” said Little Red Riding Hood.“The better to see you with, my dear,” replied the wolf.In the timeless fairy tale, a young girl innocently walks into danger because

on April 29, 2025

What US Parents Really Think About AI & its Influence on Kids

Inside Mobicip’s Nationwide Survey on the Impact of AI on Childhood Creativity, Curiosity, and ControlWhy We Asked This QuestionThe rise of AI is one of the most defining technological shifts of our t

on April 25, 2025

EdTech: How to Prioritize Responsible Tech Use in Education

Investopedia defines EdTech as “Hardware and software designed to enhance teacher-led learning in classrooms and improve students’ education outcomes. Define EdTech and its growing influence in educat

on April 16, 2025

The Dangers of Permission Abuse in Popular Shopping Apps

Permission abuse is when an app demands access to parts of your phone it doesn’t need. Download a shopping app, and before you even start browsing, it might already be asking to use the camera, track

on April 15, 2025