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Family Safety

New Data: Many Parents Unaware of the Apps Kids Are Using

46% of parents feel highly confident about what apps their children use. Aura’s own data says otherwise. Read the new 2024 State of the Youth Report.

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June 17, 2024
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Family Safety

What Is Saturn App? How To Know If It's Safe For Your Kids

While Saturn App is a popular calendar app for high school students, it has also come under attack by parents and school boards over privacy concerns.

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June 13, 2024
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Family Safety

My Child Used My Credit Card Without Permission — Help!

Under the FCBA, you are not liable for unauthorized credit card charges over $50. But what if those charges were made by your children?

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January 10, 2024
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Family Safety

How To Put Parental Controls On Your Child's iPad (2024)

Apple’s built-in parental controls for iPads can control the content your children can access — but falls short when protecting them from online threats.

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January 10, 2024
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Family Safety

Is Discord Safe for Kids? A Quickstart Guide for Parents

Is Discord safe? While Discord removes accounts that endanger children, there are steps parents can take in the absence of true parental controls on the app.

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January 9, 2024
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Family Safety

The 10 Best Parental Control Apps for iPhones (2024)

Children face more online threats than ever. Learn about 10 of the best parental control apps for iPhones and how to choose which one is right for you.

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January 4, 2024
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Family Safety

TikTok Parental Controls: An Updated Guide for Parents

TikTok parental controls or Digital Wellbeing tools can manage screen time and content for kids. Turn on these features using this step-by-step guide.

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December 7, 2023
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Family Safety

How Do Parental Controls Work? Setting Up Devices at Home

Content filtering, screen time limits, and internet usage all fall under the parental controls umbrella. Here’s how to set these up across devices.

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December 7, 2023

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