{"id":3297,"date":"2019-10-10T14:45:37","date_gmt":"2019-10-10T14:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.budsies.com\/blog\/?p=3297"},"modified":"2023-03-08T16:55:44","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T16:55:44","slug":"internet-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.budsies.com\/blog\/guest-blog\/internet-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Internet Safety Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe Online"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When the World Wide Web was invented, it was clear that we had begun a technological transformation that had the potential to affect all of our lives. Three decades later, much of our days are now digital. We can buy anything online now. We have groceries delivered, we attend classes online, and many are dating online, too.<\/span><\/p>\n

For all this usefulness, there has been one very harmful consequence\u2014the effect of the internet on our kids. Between catfishing, cyberbullying, and the dark web, children now have quick and easy access to inappropriate and mature content. Kids are becoming increasingly addicted to the online world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cyber safety<\/span><\/a> is important for everyone to know, but when it comes to internet safety for kids, it\u2019s crucial to learn these basic tips to protect our children from harm<\/span><\/p>\n

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Track Your Child\u2019s Online Habits<\/span><\/h2>\n

Review your child\u2019s browsing history after they log off. You can review the browsing history on any browser. It\u2019s usually located under the main menu for the browser. Review this<\/span> how-to article<\/span><\/a> for steps on viewing the browsing history on different browsers.<\/span><\/p>\n

If your child has an iPhone, there is monitoring software out there for you as well. This is a great tool to keep your kids safe on the internet.<\/span><\/p>\n

With this <\/span>iPhone tracking<\/span><\/a> software, mSpy, you can keep tabs on every part of your children\u2019s online life. From being able to browse through their messaging apps and texts, see their GPS location, and even having the ability to look through their emails, mSpy covers all of the bases when it comes to protecting your little one\u2019s online identity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Watch\u00a0Videos the Cyber Safety Way<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re concerned about which videos your kids have access to, use the YouTube Kids app. It allows your children\u2019s online<\/a> experiences to be monitored, limited and screened. Since kids are spending more time watching videos, this app allows you to control their searches, set limits on your children\u2019s screen time, block channels, and track their history, all with an easy to use interface.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember, no app is perfect, so you should supervise young children while they\u2019re watching videos on the internet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep the Conversation Going<\/span><\/p>\n

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Spend time with your kids while browsing on the internet and teach them appropriate online behaviors. Its important kids understand what type of information they should never give out and red flags to look out for. <\/span>Kidshealth.org<\/span><\/a> recommends to share the below guidelines with your kids:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n