The range of apps and websites teens and tweens use is constantly evolving. While many provide an enjoyable and harmless experience, the worst apps for kids can sometimes create risky situations. These include opening up unwanted communication with strangers, unintentionally revealing personal information...
Kikis a messaging app that allows your kids to send group and private messages and is continually making headlines as it is one of the most dangerous apps for teens. It is important to know that Kik limits how many recent messages are saved, saving only a certain number within 48 hours an...
Location Apps on Phones of Teens Can Be DangerousParents, have you had "the talk" with your teen yet?I'm referring to the talk about staying...Komando, Kim
It is one of the popular social networking apps and almost has more than 100 million users. Everyone uses the particular instant messenger more than anyone else, young kids and teens, adults and older ones. Employers of business organization and employees use it for sharing work files. The soc...
YouTube is cracking down on anti-vax accounts, but misinformation can still creep into teens’ lives. Here’s how parents can help them navigate.
These programs are more than just a way to cut costs, they’re a step toward making our roads safer for everyone.Safety tips for teensTeen drivers face some of the highest car insurance rates, largely due to their inexperience and higher likelihood of engaging in distracted driving, speeding ...
Cyberbullying is when someone bullies or harasses others online and on social media. Unfortunately, it has become more common among teens. We hear more and more about this word. One of the problems is that bullies are cowards and social media is the perfect vehicle for them. They can easil...
Summer is the most popular time of year forteens to get their driver’s licenses. Plus, they spend 44 percent more time driving in the summer than at any other time of year. Since teens, as new drivers, are less skilled than others on the road, your drivers should be extra cautious ...
Navigation technology has evolved rapidly with smartphone apps like Waze and Google Maps having up-to-date directions, information on traffic and even speed traps. However, there is a gray area for police and motorists. "I was not using my phone, I was not texting," California resident Steve...
Harvard Medical School professor Dr. Gene Beresin oversaw the study that found high school seniors are significantly more likely than younger teens to use their phone while driving. "You have to say, look, a motor vehicle is a potential weapon of mass destruction," Beresin told us. ...