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Family Safety

Back-to-School Online Safety: How Your Family Stays Secure

From phishing scams disguised as school emails to predators lurking on social media, the back-to-school season is prime time for digital threats. Learn how to protect your child’s privacy, set strong device rules, and spot early warning signs of online danger. Keep your family safe with these essential back-to-school online safety tips—and discover how iDefend’s Family Safety Plan can give you peace of mind.

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Family Safety

Supporting Digital Well‑Being: Helping Teens Unplug and Thrive Offline

Is your teen glued to their screen? It might be more than just boredom — digital addiction is real and growing. From social media scrolling to endless TikTok loops, constant screen time can quietly affect mental health and future well-being. Learn how to spot the signs, help your teen unplug, and take back control of family tech time.

Are you doing enough to protect your child’s digital well-being?

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Family Safety

Protecting Your Children from Online Predators: How to Stay Ahead of the Threats

Online predators are using apps like Snapchat, Instagram, and Discord to target kids in terrifying sextortion scams—building trust, manipulating emotions, and then threatening them for explicit content. As these tactics grow more advanced, many parents remain unaware until it’s too late. Learn how these schemes work, what red flags to watch for, and the proactive steps you can take to keep your child safe. Are you doing enough to protect your teen online?

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