Internet safety

Prepare thyself: One day, your kid will watch porn

Prepare thyself: One day, your kid will watch porn

It may be a decade or more away, but it'll happen. And if you do the right things while they’re little, you can mitigate any potential negative effects.

Ann Cavlovic

What parents need to know about the video game Among Us

What parents need to know about the video game Among Us

You've heard your kids talking about a murder-mystery game called Among Us, and you have questions. Luckily, our simple guide has the answers.

Kevin John Siazon

How social media hashtags put your kids in danger—both online and offline

How social media hashtags put your kids in danger—both online and offline

Hashtags can be a great way to rack up likes and boost your social presence, but they can also make your kids vulnerable to child predators.

Natalie Harmsen

4 Easy Ways to Keep Your Kids Safer When They're Online

4 Easy Ways to Keep Your Kids Safer When They're Online

A new study suggests that parents know the internet can be risky for kids, but that we aren’t doing much about it. Here are some steps to take.

Chad Sapieha

5 ways to block porn on your kid's devices

5 ways to block porn on your kid's devices

It's not always easy to prevent kids from seeing explicit content online, but here are some ways to limit what shows up on their devices.

Caroline Knorr

Should You Let Your Kid Make YouTube Videos?

Should You Let Your Kid Make YouTube Videos?

Lots of kids want to make YouTube videos these days. But before you hand over your phone and set up a YouTube account, read this first.

Christine Persaud

What parents should know before buying Google Home or Amazon Echo

What parents should know before buying Google Home or Amazon Echo

Find out what these devices can do, how well they work, and what the privacy issues are before you introduce one into your house.

Caroline Knorr, Common Sense Media

How to protect your kid from Fortnite scams

How to protect your kid from Fortnite scams

The popular online video game has become an easy way for scammers to trick kids into sharing way too much personal information.

Frannie Ucciferri, Common Sense Media

12 ways to make sure your kids don't stumble on sexy stuff online

12 ways to make sure your kids don't stumble on sexy stuff online

One in five children between the ages of nine and 17 report having accidentally seen sexual material online. Here's how to prevent that from happening.

Sheri Madigan

The truth about that free Costco voucher

The truth about that free Costco voucher

Have you seen a voucher offering you cold hard Costco cash to celebrate the store's 41st birthday? Well, all is not as it seems.

Liz Krieger

Why I deleted the YouTube Kids App

Why I deleted the YouTube Kids App

After an extended tour around the bizarre and sometimes troubling world of YouTube Kids I don’t feel good about letting my kids watch it.

Leah McLaren

The No. 1 back-to-school stress for parents (No, it’s not packing lunches)

The No. 1 back-to-school stress for parents (No, it’s not packing lunches)

Forget about reading and writing—today's parents have more serious concerns on their minds as their kids head back to school.

Jill Buchner

5 common social media mistakes parents make every day

5 common social media mistakes parents make every day

Are your social media habits compromising your kids' safety? We tapped social-networking safety expert Paul Davis for his top tips.

Kevin John Siazon

"I need my people.” How social media is actually helping Canadians become better parents

"I need my people.” How social media is actually helping Canadians become better parents

We surveyed 1,000 Canadian parents on how social media affects their lives and found that it's actually helping them create community and find resources.

Madeline Smith

Why you won’t see my kids' faces online

Why you won’t see my kids' faces online

When my girls are old enough, they can decide how they want to tell their stories on social media. In the meantime, it’s not up to me to do it for them.

Matt Villano

6 social media strategies for parents (even if your kids aren't on social media yet)

6 social media strategies for parents (even if your kids aren't on social media yet)

When social media is your job, is it easier or harder to teach your kids healthy boundaries? You're going to want these expert tips.

Haley Overland