X Chat: The New Messaging App Trying to Rival WhatsApp – What You Need to Know
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What is AI? Understand generative AI, machine learning, and how AI works—explained simply for parents, families, and anyone curious about technology in 2025
What Is AI, Really? A Plain-English Guide for UK Families | Understand Tech Published December 2025 | Updated regularly |
Your Child’s First Smartphone in 2025: AI, Safety Settings & Rules That Actually Work
Your Child’s First Smartphone in 2025: AI, Safety Settings & Rules That Actually Work Your Child’s First Smartphone in 2025:
Loot Boxes & Gaming Spending: The Parent’s Guide to Hidden Gambling in Games Your Kids Play
Understanding Tech Loot Boxes & Gaming Spending: The Parent’s Guide to Hidden Gambling in Games Your Kids Play By Richard
TikTok for Parents: The Complete Guide to the Algorithm, Safety, and Family Pairing in 2025
Understanding Tech TikTok for Parents: The Complete Guide to the Algorithm, Safety, and Family Pairing in 2025 By Richard /
YouTube Kids vs YouTube: The Difference Every Parent Must Understand in 2025
Understanding Tech YouTube Kids vs YouTube: The Difference Every Parent Must Understand in 2025 By Richard / December 2025. For
Discord: the app everyone’s heard of, but few really understand
I’m a parent who works in tech. When I finally tried Discord, I realised it isn’t a dark corner of the web — it’s a giant youth club with rooms for everything. Here’s how it works, what to switch on, and how to set sensible boundaries at home.
Snapchat Isn’t as Private as Your Teen Thinks
Snapchat promises privacy — but that’s exactly what makes it risky. Messages vanish, but the danger doesn’t. This guide explains what’s really happening inside the app and how to help your child use it safely.
WhatsApp – What Every Parent Should Know
A clear, parent-focused guide explaining how WhatsApp really works — from age limits and sign-up to disappearing messages, groups and privacy settings. Written by a parent in tech who understands both sides.
Should You Track Your Child’s Location? The Real Parent’s Guide to GPS, Apps & Peace of Mind (2025 Update)
Should You Track Your Child’s Location? The Complete 2025 Parent’s Guide to GPS, Apps & Building Trust By Richard ·