The Safety Net

Figuring out how to keep kids safe in an ever-changing digital world is a daunting task. In our series "The Safety Net," we'll help parents navigate online safety for kids of all ages.

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Teens Are Using New Codes When Texting – Here Are the Disturbing Ones You Need To Know

Tweens and Teens

All the Seemingly Innocent Emojis Teens Are Using To Talk About Drugs, Extremism & Incel Culture

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What Every Parent Needs To Know about Incel Culture & How It’s Influencing Tweens & Teens

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Elementary School Kid

Digital Detectives: Teaching Your Kids To Spot Online Red Flags

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Elementary School Kid

Dad Wonders If He’s Wrong for Reporting His 9-Year-Old Daughter’s TikTok Account

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Mom Warns Parents To Check Their Kids’ Phones After Receiving the ‘Scariest’ Phone Call

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Pediatricians Get Real About How Parents Can Set Safe & Healthy Media Limits

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Tweens and Teens

How to Introduce Your Kids to Social Media When They’re Old Enough

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15 Places Kids Are Hanging Out Online That Moms Might Not Know About

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Elementary School Kid

How To Protect Your Kids From Having Their Identities Stolen Online

Cathy Pendrayes

Mom & Cybersecurity Expert Says This Is No. 1 Thing Not To Do on First Day of School

Tweens and Teens

App Helps Parents ‘Spy’ on Their Kids & I’m All For It

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