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These days the kids spend a lot of time on the internet. They have many apps, games, and devices to easily connect and enjoy themselves. This also holds true for school. A lot of the research for projects is done scouring documents online plus plenty of required homework is done directly on fabulous platforms that help kids learn. Time to use these Easy Parenting Tips That Keep Your Family Safe Online In Today’s Technology Age.
Easy Parenting Tips That Keep Your Family Safe Online
Using the internet is unavoidable nowadays. Instead of fighting it, use these Easy Tips That Keep Your Family Safe Online while they are on it. I do talk about online safety repeatedly with the kids. However, many parents have spoken to their kids about the dangers that lurk online. Despite this, kids take risks and do things they are not supposed to. I am not going to stop talking about it, but this list has helped in a big way:
- Set rules and monitor: I simply don’t talk to children under 13 about using social media safely. At home, if you are under 13 years old you do not have social media accounts period. Monitor often the devices and sites your kids use. This will alert you if rules are not followed or if something unusual might be happening. Think prevention.
- Secure your home network: Now you can have business-level security at home using Cujo, a smart firewall for the connected home.
- Use parental controls: Many times it is hard to be the one to keep saying no to something they enjoy so much. Cujo has great parental control features that will do the work for you.
- Keep your computer programs up to date: updated fix bugs and holes in programs that could be harmful to you.
A Word on Cujo Parental Control
You can almost hear the technology angels in the background when Cujo secures all devices connecting to the WiFi router. That is because CUJO detects and blocks malicious sites, viruses, and hacks with blazing speed (it has a 1GB built in Ethernet). Besides feeling extremely safe knowing Cujo is working for us everytime we are online, my favorite feature is the parental control. It not only sets limits on usage so I don’t have to be the bad cop, it also:
- allows parental controls for all devices
- filters the internet before hand
- helps with social media monitoring
- pauses the internet when internet time slots allotted are surpassed
- gives alerts and provides reporting on online activity
- has remote administration capabilities
Cujo allows for you to control what your kids access online and helps keep them safe. For someone who doesn’t understand much about how cyber crooks work, having this amazing tool at my disposal is a huge peace of mind. Good boy Cujo, Good boy. Available at Best Buy NOW!
How do you Keep Your Family Safe In Today’s Technology Age?
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corinne & kirsty says
I am not sure we ever had parental control at home. Our parents trusted us so they didn’t feel it was necessary. And we didn’t feel like there was something forbidden to see. Or maybe it was just because they had always be clear on what we can find online and to be careful. Also maybe because we were not much on the computer
Sarah Bailey says
These are some great tips it is honestly scary how easily it can be to fall foul of something on the internet no matter how good at it you think you are.
Amber Myers says
I need this. I always worry when my kids are online. I do have passwords and check on them, but you just never know these days.
Terri says
I trusted my oldest and that turned out to be a huge mistake. I completely agree with all of this. One hundred ? percent!
Denay DeGuzman says
Now more than ever, it’s so important to keep our families safe online. Monitoring TV watching, online games and social media has now become a vital part of good parenting. Two generations ago who would have thought this would become a new responsibility for parents? We have to stay on top of things!
Michelle Gwynn Jones says
I have never heard of Cuju. Thank you . I will have to check that out.
Iriediva says
I have a 7yo that’s obsessed with everything Internet and I definitely monitor her usage. Will check this out to see if it can help me to do that even more
Jessica Taylor says
I have seen this thing everywhere, and I think I need to invest in one! My daughter is finally getting to the age where she can search the web.
Nicole says
My son isn’t quite old enough yet for electronics, but I will definitely be referring to your tips when he is! I never heard of the Cujo control, but I will be looking into it! Thanks for sharing!
Tee says
Totally agree with your tips. My little one is still a toddler so she obviously doesn’t use social media but these tips prepare me for the time she’s a bit older and knowing.
Angela Milnes says
Cujo has been popping up a lot lately and I love it. The internet is such a scary place anymore!
Esse D says
This is the second time in like a week I’ve heard about this device. I thought it was just an external spyware blocker, but it appears there’s much more to it than just that.
Sondra Barker says
With the advancement of technology moving so rapidly, we need to keep up with our safety precautions. Kids need to learn about cybersecurity at a younger and younger age, so thank you for sharing these invaluable tips!
Sondra xx
Natalie says
I can see how parenting with technology around can be a challenge in this day and age. Cujo sounds like a great tool to keep the family safe when online.
David Elliott says
I do really like the idea of having remote control over your kid’s electronic devices. I would hate to just have to play bad cop all the time and this would take care of it for me for sure.
Chuck says
Will keep all of these noted. It’s always great to read post about prevention online. Thanks!!
Rebecca Swenor says
These are great tips for any family to stay safe on the internet. Cojo sounds like a great program to have because it connecting to the WiFi router. Thanks for sharing the information.
Jennifer L says
I dont have kids, but I know making sure to monitor social media is so important. There is too many dangers and just cyber bullying to simply not do so.