The Official Net Nanny Blog

Could screen time actually be beneficial to your child’s cognitive development? It was once theorized that the more stimulation on the child’s developing brain the better. Of course, this theory...

By Annemarie Lange

There are many ways that a teen can get around an internet filter and sometimes it is just the mere concept of “trying” that motivates them...

By Clayton Ostler

Social media today is seemingly inescapable and the same holds true for Snapchat. As one of the top contenders of most loved social media platforms for teens, it is important for parents to...

By Katherine Cromleigh

If someone you love is a victim of revenge porn, it is important to understand that they need your support. While there is plenty of victim blaming, both online and in print, try and be as supportive as possible at home.

By Kristin MacLaughlin

If you're feeling a disconnect with your family because of tech usage or if you are worried about internet safety, a family contract for electronic devices can get you all on the same page. Start...

By Toni Schmidt

The sounds are all too familiar. A ping, a chirp, a pulse; a fun ring tone or a simple vibration for a text, a tweet, an Instagram post, a Snapchat picture. Hard to resist looking; hard to resist...

By Charlene Underhill Miller, PhD

We’re all guilty of it at some point; the infamous selfie. We take selfies for fun, silly ones to send to our friends, cute ones to send to a crush, and suddenly it feels like we’re taking...

By Syreeta Martin

With a plethora of customizable options, we’re going to show you how to establish your first line of defense and set up parental controls on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

By Lauren B. Stevens