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Science-backed information you can trust about living safer in our digital world.
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Online Child Protection Laws. US States And Australia Are Sued To Stop And Block Them
There’s absolutely no doubt that your child’s journey through social media can be productive or perilous. And the peril side of that equation is deeply concerning, so much so that...
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EMF and Your Baby: Studies Show EMF Exposure Links To Miscarriage, Low Baby Weight, Autism and Neural Issues
The Brief This article reviews research and case stories on wireless EMF exposure during pregnancy, possible links to miscarriage and baby health, and simple, practical steps expecting parents can take...
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Gabb Phone vs Pinwheel The Not So Smartphone For Kids
The Brief This guide compares Gabb and Pinwheel as kid-safe phone options, breaking down how each handles apps, texting/calling, parent controls, location features, and online risks—so you can choose a...
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A Healthy Approach To Microwaving
The Brief This article explains how microwave ovens work, what kind of radiation they use, how to check for leaks and distance, and simple safety habits you can adopt if...
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Oh Baby! Please don't Use A Wireless Monitor: Safety and EMF Issues
The Brief This guide looks at wireless baby monitors through a low-EMF lens, comparing different brands and technologies, explaining why some designs expose your baby to more RF than others,...
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Cell Phone's In School=Triple D: Distracting, Detracting and Dumb-Down
You can't bring them to school at all in France or the State of Victoria in Australia. In the UK, almost all the schools control them in some way and...
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Kids and Social Media. A Plan to Keep Them Safe- Free From Depression And FOMO
Every parent gets it. Getting a Social Media Account is a rite of passage for their child. Parents are asking ‘Is social media safe for my kids?’ Based on our...
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Have a Teen With Metal Braces? Study Shows They Should Be Extra Careful Putting Their Phone Up To Their Head
According to the American Association of Orthodontics, over 4.5 million people have metal braces right now. And over 80% of those people are teenagers! We all know these teens likely have...
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The Best Age To Get A Kid A Phone. Here's How To Decide When.
As a parent it's one of the most important decisions you'll make, how old will your child be when they get a cellphone. From Cyber issues to Social Media FOMO...
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Screens For Babies And Kids, From EMF To Blue Light: What All The Experts Say Now--The Only Article You Need To Read :)
Experts agree! Screens & little ones are not a good mix. The World Health Organization, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Optometric Association AND Dr. Young...
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Tech Littles Eyesight And Screens. What You Need To Know About Kids Eyestrain And Myopia
The way kids look at screens, whether on a computer or smartphone or tablet, can have a huge impact on their eyesight. If you're thinking your kids have been looking...
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How to Stay Healthy and Happy at Home During Coronavirus
From the beginning, I have prided myself on staying away from fear-driven content and instead focusing on science-backed, truth-filled and empowering information to help you live the healthiest and most...
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Sit With Us
It may seem that often at TW, we’re trying to tell you what NOT to do when it comes to tech. Embrace, but cautiously. Trust, but verify. But as we’ve...
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Oh, Baby! We Review Snuza Baby Movement Monitors!
Do You Use a Snuza Baby Monitor? Read On! This Snuza is designed to snap onto baby's diaper to monitor baby's tummy as they breathe in and out. One of...
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In A German Accent, Repeat After Me: "Back Away From the WiFi, Kids"
WiFi Router Location Warning From Internet Cable, Broadband, and Mobile Giant Deutsche Telekom For all us U.S. Citizens, this would be like Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Verizon, AT&T or in...
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Here's Where Texting and Driving Will Get You a Ticket
Every State Except Montana! Distracted Driving Laws Say No to Texting and Driving The State of Oregon wants you to put your hands on the wheel while driving and your...
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IoT & Toys Containing Private Voice Recordings (Can We Say, Creepy?)
Internet of Things is becoming more problematic When it comes to the Internet of Things or IoT (especially with toys), it seems people will never learn! We've covered this story...
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Mattel New "Big Bro" SmartToy's Privacy Conerns
Coming this summer 2017: An Echo for kids called Aristotle, made by Mattel. Call it a children's smart assistant or monitor or even an electro-nanny; it listens, it knows their little...
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The Tape Method By Mark Zuckerberg
The New York Times recently had a story about the founder of Facebook’s laptop. Actually about what was on his laptop. When Zuck posted a picture of himself in his...
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Smart Guide for Smart Kids and Smart Devices: Barbie, Alexa, Google and Safety
Hello Barbie IS Listening-Not Just Talking As we outlined in our video below, the conversations Hello Barbie has with your child are recorded and stored in a cloud for two...