What parents need to know about OnlyFans, the web platform synonymous with porn OnlyFans RatingsQustodio: 18+ Apple: not available on App Store due to X-rated contentAndroid: not available on Google Play due to X-rated contentCommon Sense: 18+ IntroLike many social platforms, OnlyFans leaped in popularity and use during the pandemic – from 17 million users in 2019 to… Leggi di più

How to keep your kids engaged and learning even when they aren’t in school — and avoid the Summer Slide The Summer SlideThe summer can be a great time for your kids to take a break from school and recharge their batteries. But have you ever felt like too many days go by where they don’t do… Leggi di più

Widespread use of personal audio technology and other smart devices is putting kids at risk for hearing loss. Get our tips on how to help avoid noise-induced hearing loss. Parents usually worry about how excessive screen time can lead to obesity, anxiety or depression, and poor vision. But they often forget about hearing. According to the CDC,… Leggi di più

What parents need to know about Roblox, one of the world’s most popular gaming apps for children Roblox App RatingsQustodio: 12+ (Set age to under 13 even for teens)Apple: 12+ (Offers in-app purchases)Android: PEGI 7 (Very mild violence, potentially scary for younger children)Common Sense: 13+ (Potential for some iffy content) Intro to RobloxRoblox is one of the… Leggi di più

Tips on how to protect your tweens and teens and talk to them about the legal and emotional risks of sharing sexual content online What is sexting?Sexting is a combination of sex and texting. Sexting stands for the act of sending sexual or erotic text messages or emails and it often also involves sending nude or seminude… Leggi di più

Help setting common screen time rules with your ex Parenting today is hard. And co-parenting is even harder. It’s difficult enough for two parents in the same house to agree on what the rules should be, and it’s arguably twice as hard for divorced or separated parents in different homes. In terms of screen time, two homes… Leggi di più

What parents need to know about this live-streaming app, from its Bits to its Whispers.  Twitch App RatingsQustodio: 13+ with co-watching, 15+ with an understanding of online risks  Apple: 17+ (Offers in-app purchases)Android: ! (Parental Guidance)Common Sense: 15+ (Some iffy content) Amazon-owned Twitch has exploded in popularity over the past few years and now averages 26.5 million daily… Leggi di più

How to help children on the autism spectrum benefit from the positives of technology and avoid common screen time problems It’s no secret that kids struggle to keep their screen time to a reasonable amount every day without extra supervision and encouragement. This is even more often the case for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).… Leggi di più

7 tips to be a role model of healthy technology use to your kids Most parents fear they are setting a bad example in front of their children when it comes to technology use, and they are right. Sadly, it is often our children who are the first to let us know we’re spending too much time… Leggi di più

One year ago we released our first annual report on children’s digital habits based on app activity during most of 2019. We also gave an early preview of 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic hit and made an immediate impact on screen time. In last year’s research, we analyzed four app categories – online video, social media, gaming… Leggi di più