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The Grandparents (And Parents) Guide to Social Media

Posted on August 2, 2025July 20, 2025 by cynmackley
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Welcome to The Grandparents (And Parents) Guide to Social Media — a plain-language, no-shame series that helps regular folks understand how to keep kids safe on the wild ride that is the internet.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, UncategorizedTagged children, discord, internet safety, messenger, sextortion, SnapChat, social media, tik tokLeave a comment

Apple to Scan Phones To Protect Kids From Sex Abuse

Posted on August 18, 2021August 7, 2021 by cynmackley

Apple is introducing new safety features to iPhones to protect kids from online sex abuse.

Posted in iOS, Security Help, Smartphones, SmartphonesTagged apple, child sex abuse, children, safety1 Comment

Fatherly

Posted on July 14, 2021July 1, 2021 by cynmackley

Check out Fatherly: a practical lifestyle guide geared towards fathers.

Posted in Cool SitesTagged back to school, child, children, dads, fathers, kids, parenting, parenting guides1 Comment

Jokes by Kids

Posted on July 7, 2021August 24, 2021 by cynmackley
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I think that the jokes kids come up with are marvelous. Usually the jokes are inspired by whatever the kids are into at the moment and are delightfully funny, so I was hooked when I found this site.

Posted in Cool SitesTagged children, comedy, funny, jokes, jokes by kids, kids2 Comments

The Number One Rule For Social Media and Kids

Posted on January 17, 2021January 8, 2021 by cynmackley

When it comes to social media and kids, there's one important rule that adults should follow.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, Social MediaTagged children, kids and social media, smartphones, social mediaLeave a comment

Switch Zoo Animal Games

Posted on September 3, 2019August 9, 2019 by cynmackley

This site offers a bevy of animal themed games, puzzles, and activities for your kids to enjoy!

Posted in Cool SitesTagged activities, animal games, animal puzzles, animals, children, kids, ZooLeave a comment

Child Trends

Posted on June 13, 2017 by cynmackley

This is the nation’s leading nonprofit research organization focused exclusively on improving the lives and prospects of children, youth, and their families.

Posted in Cool SitesTagged child trends, children, family, maps, trends, youthLeave a comment

How Technology is Changing Education

Posted on April 27, 2017 by cynmackley

Is tech taking over in the classroom? We look at what it can and can't do to improve learning.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, In The NewsTagged children, classroom, education, educational technology, kids, learning, teaching, Tech1 Comment

Toontastic Lets Kids Create Their Own Cartoons

Posted on January 23, 2017 by cynmackley

Check out the fun, free app that lets kids create 3D movies with just a phone or tablet.

Posted in Android, App Reviews, Free Downloads, iOSTagged animation apps, apps, apps for kids, cartoon apps, children, creativity, educational apps, free apps, google, Toontastic3 Comments

Too Many Ads Aimed At Kids in YouTube?

Posted on April 23, 2015 by cynmackley

Several groups are demanding tough rules for apps aimed at kids.

Posted in Android, In The News, iOSTagged apps for kids, children, google, youtube, YouTube KidsLeave a comment

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