“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 […]
Do you know what your family is doing online? Of course! You can just check the browser history, right? Think again. It takes about three clicks to delete a browser history, and about three hundred clicks to recover it– if it’s even possible. If your family uses a Chrome browser, or does not have Time
Most filters are only meant for one device. And that’s worked great in the past. Up until just a few years ago, most people have only accessed the internet on their desktop computer. Then something really cool happened: laptop computers. You could access the internet anywhere, anytime. Amazing, right? Then came mp3 players with wifi
Have you ever gone incognito? A cool costume, a funky hat, maybe even a fake mustache…. it’s a fun way to be someone else for a few hours. Have you ever gone incognito online? Using an incognito tab can be a great way to keep personal things personal. No one wants underwear ads popping up
Pinterest is one of the most popular social media networks right now, but it operates a little differently than Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. This post will give you an idea of how Pinterest works, some possible safety hazards, and whether or not your teen is ready to join. A couple decades ago, some people
What’s better than squeaky clean fast internet? Squeaky clean fast internet on sale! We are excited to announce the Clean Router will be on sale for the month of June. Make sure you, your friends, and your family are getting online peace of mind for less! For all our customers, new and old, use this
As parents, self care often gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. Exercise in particular tends to be last priority. After all, it often requires changing clothing, more time away from the family (especially if you have small children), and maybe even a drive to the gym. But, sometimes what is good for
Did you know that exposure to screen light in the evenings disrupts your circadian rhythms and makes it harder to go to sleep? Did you know that, according to the National Sleep Foundation, only 15% of teenagers get enough sleep? Does your son practice Angry Birds more than the piano these days? Does your
What is Clean Router? Clean Router is a router with an internet safety program designed to allow your family to have a fun and safe online experience on any device with Wi-Fi in your home. I already have an internet filter on my computer. That’s great! Keeping your family safe online is so important.
Establishing healthy expectations can be one of the trickiest parts of becoming a balanced individual and an effective parent. Healthy expectations lead to accomplishment and contentment, while unreasonable expectations can disrupt relationships and inhibit personal growth. However, it can be difficult to know whether an expectation is unreasonably high, too low, or just right. These
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