Making sure you teach your kids about online safety is important but you can never be too careful. This can come down to even the way they talk to their friend through text. Here is what to watch out for.
Screens are changing the way kids' brains develop
Look around the next time you’re at a restaurant. How many kids are quietly watching videos on a phone or tablet? Give a crying toddler a phone, and he or she is entertained for hours. But does that screen impact the way his or her brain develops? It does — much more than you might realize.
Kim's son Ian gives a moving speech
It’s graduation season, and many of you will be watching your kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews reach that big life milestone over the next few weeks. I’m right there with you. My son, Ian, just gave his senior speech and talked about something very near and dear to my heart, his hero — my mother. Warning: Grab the tissues. (Ian’s speech starts just after the 6-minute mark.)
How kids get seduced, enticed and recruited online
Kids run away in search of love only to be held captive by sex traffickers, hate groups and terrorists. Every 40 seconds, a child goes missing in the United States. Learn how innocent-looking apps and recruiters are luring in our kids in this can’t miss episode of Komando On Demand. It might just save a life.
How much YouTube are kids really watching?
Entertainment is more on-demand than ever, and I’m not just talking about streaming. For kids today, YouTube has replaced plain old TV, and the number watching each day is staggering.
Get your tech in the spirit for Halloween
The older our kids get, the more freedom they want. Yours may be ready to trick-or-treat without you, but you probably still want to keep an eye on where they are. I’ll tell you a few simple ways to use tech to make sure everyone has a safe and fun Halloween.
Documentary maker shares online harassment stories, using robots to get the perfect photo, parents sue over addictive Fortnite
Hundreds of parents in Canada are preparing to take legal action against the producers of Fortnite. Why? Their kids are addicted. Kim talks to director of “Netizens,” a documentary about women and online harassment. She shares three stories from the film. And gone are the days just hoping for the right shot. Photographer and visual engineer Steve Giralt uses top-of-the-line cameras, lights and a $150,000 robot to create picture-perfect images and videos.
Class action lawsuit: Video game Fortnite as addictive as cocaine
Hundreds of parents in Canada are preparing to take legal action against the producers of Fornite. Why? Their kids are addicted. But is the game itself really to blame?
Teen sexting and so-called experts
As parents, we teach our kids what behavior is acceptable and what isn’t — that includes what they’re doing online. Find out why I’m saying “no way” to what some researchers are calling “healthy.”
Emergency medical information for your kids' phones
Are your family’s phones set up for ICE — in case of emergency — contacts? Would an emergency responder know about your child’s severe allergies? Are mom and dad flagged as emergency contacts? Listen and learn how to set these up for everyone in the family.
Watch out for 'Air Dropping'!
Say you’re sitting at a coffee shop, minding your own business and scrolling through your iPhone. Suddenly you start getting funny memes, selfies and other crazy stuff. You look up to see a group of teens laughing at you. Yep, you’ve been “Air Dropped.” The kids can troll you any place within Bluetooth and Wi-Fi range. Here’s how you can get the last laugh!
Is YouTube promoting sex, drugs and violence to your kids?
There is a disturbing movement on YouTube that targets young children. Renowned psychologist Dr. Christine Davidson joins Kim Komando to talk about Elsagate. Listen to this fascinating conversation and learn how to protect children from adult content that’s disguised as safe for kids. Dr. Davidson is founder of Davidson Learning Center and DrDavidson.com. She specializes in education for autistic children, a population that is especially vulnerable to disturbing online video content.
A YouTuber tells kids how to commit suicide
YouTube has been in the news lately and it hasn’t been too good. First, it was people leaving comments promoting child pornography. Now, it’s videos promoting suicide? Kim looks at the latest story about YouTube and what it means to parents and kids.
Go inside the world of child sex trafficking, abduction, and hate group recruiting
Kids run away in search of love only to be held captive by sex traffickers, hate groups, and terrorists. Every 40 seconds, a child goes missing in the United States. Learn how innocent-looking apps and recruiters are luring our kids in this can’t miss Komando on Demand episode. It might just save a life.
Apps and tech to keep kids safe trick or treating on Halloween
Halloween is a fun time of year for kids to go out all dressed up and wander the neighborhoods getting candy. But, what safety precautions can parents take to make sure their kids are safe trick or treating? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim gives some tips on how parents can use technology to make sure everyone has a safe and fun Halloween.
Popular games being used by child predators
Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft are just a few of the games that are wildly popular with kids right now. And because of their huge popularity, child predators have a new hunting ground in these virtual worlds. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the increasing number of child predators that are stalking kids in some of these popular online games.
Why life’s basic skills are dying
Ask yourself this: Do your kids know some of life’s most important basic skills? It seems that people under the age of forty have no concept of proper spelling or using a compass. Such basic skills have been replaced with new ones, but is that enough?
Your children are busy killing each other this summer
If you’re wondering what kids are doing this summer, they’re off on a remote island killing each other. This popular video game is free but you’ll be shocked how they’re making billions.
The Snapchat generation never goes outside
If you’re over thirty, you probably remember long summer days of playing outside. Today’s kids spend only one hour outdoors each day. You’ll be shocked when you hear of the activities that today’s children and teens have never done.
Cellphones are a detriment to our kids’ health
As research continues, more discoveries are made linking brain disorders to mobile phone radiation. The latest studies show that kids ages twelve to seventeen who use cell phones are experiencing memory issues. Kim Komando cautions on what to do to keep our kids safe from radiation.