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When an Online Friend Sends Your Kid Gift Cards or Game Credits: A Grooming Warning Sign

Unexpected gifts from someone your child only knows online can be an early grooming warning sign. Here’s how to respond calmly and protect your child.

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Screen Time Over Holiday Break: A Family Plan That Survives Two Weeks Off School

A loose family plan, agreed on before the break starts, keeps holiday screen time relaxed and adds a few safety checks that are easy to forget.

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Big Family Group Chats Over the Holidays: Keeping the Thread Safe

A few simple habits keep the holiday family group chat warm and useful without turning it into an easy target.

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Sharing Your Location During Holiday Travel: What to Turn Off Before You Go

A quick review of who can see your location before a holiday trip keeps sharing useful without telling the world your house is empty.

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Traveling With the Family Laptop Over the Holidays: Device Security for the Road

A few simple steps before you pack help keep the family laptop safe on hotel Wi-Fi, in airports and at a relative’s house.