Romance scams are the 3rd most common type of scam we get caught in. Last year Australians lost $24 million, but authorities think the actual loss is more like $200milion as not everyone reports it. On average a person loses […]
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Romance scams are the 3rd most common type of scam we get caught in. Last year Australians lost $24 million, but authorities think the actual loss is more like $200milion as not everyone reports it. On average a person loses […]
We can struggle with knowing the right age to give a child a first phone. The conversations around first phones have shifted. Age has been replaced by readiness for a phone, and a smartphone is not necessarily a first phone […]
The start of the school year means some parents will be asking a big question: is it time for a child’s first phone? Originally published in The Conversation here Safety concerns, particularly around travel to and from school, or being […]
More safety features that don’t just revolve around parents are needed to keep kids safe on Roblox. My article was originally published in The Conversation here Roblox isn’t just another video game – it’s a massive virtual universe where nearly 90 […]
BRAIN ROT: 2024’s Word of the Year. Is your mind getting mushy? 🧠 We used to follow people and interests on social media. Now we just hit ‘For You’ and zone out, and just watch whatever shows up next. Potato […]
Your 16-year-old keeps turning off their tracking app? Are they hiding something? Parents use these apps for peace of mind but developmentally can hinder a teenager’s natural development of independence and responsibility, that’s why kids turn them off. While tracking […]
The proposed social media ban for children under the age of 16 continues to cause a stir. Lawmakers meet this week to argue it’s a necessary step to protect young users from online harm and safeguard mental health. However, not […]
Originally published for ABC here Many parents make their social media accounts private to safely share images of their children with family and friends. But the level of privacy those accounts provide is sometimes misunderstood, explains Joanne Orlando, a digital […]
Looking for the best price on something? Google offers the best price comparison tool. Try it. Just add the exact product you want into Google search and click. Google instantly becomes your personal price comparison guide for that product. A […]
The Conversation If historical trends are anything to go by, most young people in the United States will not vote at this week’s presidential election. For example, at the 2016 presidential election, less than half, of Americans aged 18 to 29 […]
