internet tips for parents

3 tips to prevent a technology dependency

“Glued to their phones.” That’s how observers describe most teens, kids, and young adults these days. Even for older adults, disconnecting can require effort. These behavioral patterns can lead to difficulty with face-to-face interaction, dangerous driving habits, obesity, or simply missing out on real life. In our day, preventing a technology dependency requires parental guidance …

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Feature Friday: Why you should choose Clean Router over OpenDNS

“I am using OpenDNS right now.  It is free.  Why should I switch to using the Clean Router?”  We get this question pretty frequently.  And don’t get us wrong – using OpenDNS is way better than leaving your network wide-open.  However, there are a lot of benefits to using the Clean Router.  Here are a …

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6 online safety tips for parents from the U.S. News and World Report

Teaching internet safety to children is undoubtedly important. But parents often find themselves at a loss for what and how to teach. U.S. News and World Report offers these six tips from the University of Michigan Health System.   1) Explain that not all websites are appropriate. Make sure children know which sites are acceptable …

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