Digital Security 101

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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

When Should Kids Get Their First Phones? 2024 Guide

Deciding when to give your child their first phone will depend on their maturity level, situation, and trust level. Here’s how to know if they’re ready.

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December 6, 2023
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Family Safety

How To Protect Your Child From Identity Theft in 2024

Children are often more attractive targets for identity thieves and criminals. Learn how child identity theft happens and how to protect your kids.

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December 4, 2023
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Family Safety

The Effects of Cyberbullying (And How To Protect Your Children)

The effects of cyberbullying can be hard to spot. But it’s crucial that parents know the warning signs to keep their kids safe online.

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November 3, 2023
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Family Safety

YouTube Parental Controls: 4 Ways To (Easily) Get Started

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to set up YouTube parental controls, so your kids can enjoy a safe online experience.

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October 10, 2023
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Family Safety

How To Block Websites on Your iPhone or iPad

Parental controls on Apple devices show you how to block websites on iPhones and iPads. But here are other (universal) tools to set up age-gated content.

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October 9, 2023
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Family Safety

10 Warning Signs of Cyberbullying (& What To Do)

The signs of cyberbullying can be hard to spot. But to keep your children safe, you need to get to know them. Here’s what to look for →

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October 6, 2023

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