People are naturally curious about each other; consider how when you first meet someone, you’ll ask them questions like what they do for a living, where they live, where they’re from, and so on. Social networks like Ask.fm have taken that tendency online, which can create risks for teens. And

Technology has changed everything, including dating. Yet, that doesn’t mean teens and online dating mix. Here’s what parents need to know about teens, online dating apps, and parental control software. Tinder: Quick Facts A dating app where users create profiles and swipe right to acknowledge interest and left to ignore

Video chat apps can help families cross great distances, whether they’re social or physical. And Houseparty has helped to cross that divide, sped along by its association with the popular social game Fortnite. But should parents be adding Houseparty to their parental control software block list? What Is Houseparty? The

While online multiplayer games are enjoying more popularity than ever, they’ve been around for decades. One, in particular, called IMVU, is seeing a return to prominence in 2020. Here’s what you need to know about this unusual mix of a video game and social network, and how to manage it

Livestreaming is becoming more popular, as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other video-based social media become more accepted and commonplace. Parents, however, need to keep an eye out for lesser-known apps that may be a problem to filter through parental control software, and BIGO Live is one of them. What Is

The anonymity of the internet has both positives and negatives. Being able to create a private emotional space is important for everyone, and that’s something the internet has enabled. Unfortunately, it’s also opened the door to cyberbullying, even when something is launched with the best of intentions, and that includes Tellonym.