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Keeping your kids safe and connected: A parent’s guide to smartwatches

Posted on September 20, 2025

As a parent in today’s world, you’ve probably wondered how to give your child more independence while still keeping them safe. Maybe your 8-year-old has been asking for a phone like their older cousin, or perhaps you’re worried about your child walking to school alone.

I certainly understand that balancing freedom with safety is one of the toughest challenges parents face in today’s connected world.

The good news is that technology has evolved to help bridge this gap. GPS watches designed specifically for children offer a perfect middle ground between giving kids independence and keeping parents’ minds at ease. These devices are changing how families stay connected, and after researching the market extensively, I believe they represent one of the most practical tech solutions for modern parenting challenges.   [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I hide from a stalker on Facebook?

Posted on July 22, 2023

Question from Leanne:  I hope you can help me, Rick.

I have a serious problem and I don’t know how to fix it.

I have an ex that’s stalking me on Facebook. Every time I block him he just opens a new account and starts stalking me again. I really need your help.  [Read more…]

How to use ‘Child Accounts’ with Windows to keep your kids safe online

Posted on April 25, 2018

mother-and-childAs you probably know, the Internet is a massive repository of information, useful tools and services that can help children learn and mature.

But there is also a downside to the web: It also has a wide variety of potentially harmful content and services that are easily accessible by youngsters.

There are a number of good child safety apps that you can install on your family’s computers, but if they are running either Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 you don’t have to install anything extra in order to protect your kids from the darker corners of the web.  [Read more…]

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