A calm look at why “is this app safe” is the wrong question, and the four questions that replace it. TL;DR: The Whole Episode in One Box If you are reading...
Category - App & Game Safety Guides
Is it safe for kids? Plain-English parent guides to the apps, games and platforms kids are using, from Discord and Snapchat to Fortnite and Roblox, including risks, settings and what to watch for.
Online spaces for kids like Animal Jam and Club Penguin have disappeared. Has this been a benefit or a hindrance to our kids’ social development? How can we...
New Jersey filed suit this week against Discord over claims the application is making false child safety claims. Find out my thoughts on the lawsuit and if I...
I am interviewing Head of Law Enforcement Outreach at Snap (the creators of Snapchat), Rachel Hochhauser to ask some tough questions about Snapchat’s...
There is a new app that is gaining popularity called Saturn. The application is a way for kids at the same school to easily communicate with other members of...
Quick answer: Discord is a free chat app where people talk by text, voice, or video inside topic-based communities called “servers.” It started in...
Join me as I discuss everything from how to protect your kids on video games, and how to enjoy gaming with your kids and family! Learn about gaming in...
Introducing a new segment of the podcast… Family Tech Tips! These are short episodes that tackle a specific tech question I have been asked. If you are...
Viral games have dangerously evolved over the years due to social media. Kids are now able to record the challenge and put it online.
Are app and game ratings just as unreliable as movie ratings? Find out if you can trust that rating when approving games and apps for your kids!
Can gaming actually bring your family closer together? Find out!
Gaming is definitely changing. Much like many now watch movies on streaming services like Disney+ or Vudu, gaming is also going streaming. Soon consoles will...
Meet Sarah
Hi, I'm Sarah Kimmel!
Family tech expert, digital parenting coach and host of the Oh My Tech podcast, with 25+ years in IT. I help families go from tech chaos to tech confidence.