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Take the worry out of giving kids a mobile device with a service for parents that tracks online activity, keeps you informed, and reports high-risk behavior.

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You'll be surprised to learn why your son or daughter has a finsta. And it's not what you probably think. Kids are taking steps to regain their privacy and control over their social lives. Read why and how to help them at https://t.co/c1hLhSntKl.

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"If your teen spends a lot of time on social media, you might want to get them to cut back due to the risk of cyberbullying" @WebMDhighlights an interesting new study that reinforces the need for limited social media time among teens for their own safety. https://t.co/Ncq2FM3CS0

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Do you really know what your kids are doing on their phones? In this sobering article from @ABC a retired cybercrimes detectives reminds everyone, "There is no such thing as privacy for children" online, reminding us all that monitoring is imperative! https://t.co/gH2JEBr5wl

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Are your kids off to camp this summer? Get a behind the scenes look a technology at camp and learn the top tips for dealing with cell phone policies from camp counselor (and former camper) Allison Gould.
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When kids and adults have technology managing it at home becomes a family-wide topic. Here are some great tips from @usnews on ways to manage family screen time, especially during the summer. #latchmobile https://t.co/bPJiXJzVgW

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@CNBC reports that kids are less addicted to #smartphones than they are FOMO, a feeling generated by apps. The same goes for parents. They offer useful tips on introducing smartphones to kids in order to establish good usage habits. #latchmobile https://t.co/dMnzaVSrPO

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Cyberbullying can take many forms online. Today we examine some of the most common ways bullies make their mark, and what parents need to be aware of when it comes to protecting their children. https://t.co/IZLOtcrBVn #latchmobile

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@CBSNews examines the Truth about Tech campaign, a recent initiative by tech insiders to push the industry to address the problems of technology addiction, especially amongst children, parental controls, and opportunity to disconnect completely. https://t.co/uPgyWLUylh

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For #saferinternetday we are exploring whether a tech-free childhood is a thing of the past. If so, how we can keep our children safe on social media & internet, & remind them to screen-free time still the most important time of all. https://t.co/qTXOUTvEJb #SID2018 #latchmobile

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Facebook Messenger Kids has come under fire in by health experts. The relatively new app is designed for kids 6-13yo to safely message each other. While the security is tight, we still believe dangerous activity can happen no matter what. https://t.co/y4zkbXmzjh #latchmobile

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Have you tried Facebook Messenger Kids? According to @WIRED , health experts are asking Mark Zuckerberg to shut it down. Facebook says it is safer for children than regular social media. We'll explore this on the blog later this week. https://t.co/f5WRw8RzAO #latchmobile

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@TechCrunch shared the results of a recent study that showed teen happiness is directly related time spent on social media vs hanging out w/ friends IRL. This begs the questions, how much screen time is too much and how do parents manage it? #latchmobile https://t.co/6cko2uYLdC

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Founder @Deteriorata featured in @Fitchburg_State alumni magazine on #latchmobile, #parenting, #learning and #entrepreneurship. https://t.co/vn3ZPnQLoh

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Did your child get a smartphone for the holidays? If so, it's likely you're navigating the best way to monitor their online activity. Here are a few tips from #latchmobile on handling your child's new phone to help keep the safe from the start! https://t.co/hQd8l7DT7C

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Monitoring your teen's #socialmedia use is hard. Ever wonder how the pros do it? The @WSJ spoke with tech executives about their varying approaches to monitoring social media to keep their kids safe from security threats and online predators. #latchmobile https://t.co/d15vAX5pL3

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Great detail on social app landscape for #parenting! Glad file sharing made the list: we've seen kids use dropbox for sexting when parents block other apps. https://t.co/DaBkuJUzW8

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Just updated! Our incredibly comprehensive list of the "Most Popular Social Media Apps" - with brand new user population counts, stated age restrictions, exactly what they do, and more! https://t.co/nDR9dicPRO

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The @HuffPost shares 3 No-Brainer Tips for monitoring your child's cell phone without being too intrusive. What would you add to this list? #latchmobile https://t.co/yb8Y0hxCut

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ICYMI: The @usnews spoke with experts regarding teens and their phones and advice on how to handle smart phone use at home. #latchmobile https://t.co/VweZKS9rF2

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This is an excellent guide outlining 9 important things parents need to do to set up a smartphone for their kids by @coolmomtech . https://t.co/IiddgyTc4C

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The Top 5 App Concerns When Giving a Child a Smartphone based on Latch Mobile's fall survey. Plus, an in-depth look at what parents should be concerned about. https://t.co/MrlsLSiaEB