Updated with new settings November 2015 Note: YouTube is now rated 17+ on iTunes. The Terms Of Service still say 13+ with adult permission, but they recommend use by only over 17 year olds due to the adult content that YouTube hosts. See YouTube Terms And Conditions and the screen shot below. Handing your young… Continue Reading
It was announced today that Apple has to refund at least $32.5M for unauthorised kids’ in-app purchases after tens of thousands of complaints about unauthorized in-app purchases by children. As part of an agreement with the FTC, Apple must change its billing practices to gain consent from consumers before charging them for in-app purchases. Password Problems… Continue Reading
Recently there was a story on another parenting site, questioning whether parents should ban smart phones or certain apps for their children, the expert quoted in the story suggested that banning an app won’t work. While I respect the authors expert opinion, it’s not the first time I’ve heard this type of advice for… Continue Reading
With the end of the year 9 government laptop program last year, Australian high schools are having to implement new computer programs this year, to provide students with portable computers. Most schools are opting for a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) scheme, where students are expected to buy their own computer to bring to… Continue Reading
Update: November 6th 2014. After nearly a year of speaking in schools around Australia and working with parents and teachers on various issues, it is very clear that the next few years is going to present a huge problem for many schools who implement a BYOD program without a compulsory education program for parents. The… Continue Reading
Updated July 2021 Adult Content Via Safari With school iPads being introduced now in primary schools, schools are doing all they can to filter the internet within school grounds, but too many parents are not aware how important it is to enable filters and parental controls on any device their child uses at home as well.… Continue Reading
For years we’ve been wondering why it is so hard to block unwanted mobile phone calls and text messages. With Apple’s new mobile operating system iOS7 you can now block messages texts and calls very easily. You can’t unfortunately block any calls from “Blocked” or “Unrecognised” callers, meaning when you see a call coming in,… Continue Reading
Messaging apps are hugely popular. No more paying huge SMS bills, and its fun to be able to text and send emoticons, photos and videos to friends in one to one messaging or in a groups. Kids are using messaging apps now more than ever because of the popularity of mobile devices that they may… Continue Reading
Listen below to Leonie speaking with Carol Duncan on ABC Newcastle September 2013. Apps on mobile devices / smartphones -Gen X parents need to get up to speed. By @_leoniegsmith ow.ly/jZ2BE — ABC Upper Hunter (@ABCUpperHunter) September 19, 2013 Continue Reading
How Can Parents Supervise Kids To Keep Them Safe From Harm? There is a belief by some parents that they can allow their underage child access to adult and teen social media and messaging apps, as long as they supervise their child’s accounts and have educational talks with them. Many mobile apps used on iPods… Continue Reading