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Blog: How-To-Chat-About-Inappropriate-Internet-Activity

How To Chat About Inappropriate Internet Activity

Author: Lighthouse Internet Guardian

As you probably know, when you're signed up to Lighthouse, you receive a monthly report which gives you a summary of your child's internet usage over the past month. You'll have an overview of the ten sites most visited by your child, any attempted access to flagged sites and the amount of content which has been blocked. This report equips you with insight into your child's internet activity without policing their every move. The question is, when you spot something concerning on your Lighthouse report, what are the next steps? Here's how to chat to your children about their internet activity.
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Blog: My-Young-Child-Saw-Something-They-Shouldnt-Have hero

My Young Child Saw Something They Shouldn't Have, Now What?

Author: Lighthouse Internet Guardian

Perhaps you have downloaded Lighthouse in response to your child stumbling across something you didn't want them to see. Or maybe your family's devices are protected, and your child was exposed to graphic content out of your home. As a parent, it's hard to come to terms with the fact that your young child has seen something that you wanted to protect them from. What's done is done, now it's time to protect them from future incidences, and ensure that they are okay.
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Blog: Warning signs you shouldnt ignore

Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore

Author: Lighthouse Internet Guardian

Lighthouse runs in the background of your child's device, protecting them from inappropriate content. At the same time we are alerting you of your child's online activity with real-time notifications whenever there is an attempt to access a blocked site or image. Pair these automated insights with your parental instinct and you will have the ability to detect online threats in the early stages. With the help of industry experts, we have compiled a list of warning signs you shouldn't ignore.
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Defence Against 4 Online Threats

Author: Lighthouse Internet Guardian

As parents, we don't want to hold our children back from exploring the internet - it offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. However, it is important to be aware of online threats, and know how to protect your child against these threats.
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Blog: You-Familys-Internet-Rules

Your Family's Internet Rules

Author: Lighthouse Internet Guardian

Creating an open and honest dialogue with your kids around the ins and outs of the internet, is a great way to stay in the loop, while at the same time giving your children the freedom to learn and live in our digital world. A good starting point is setting up some ground rules, and making sure they're understood and that everyone is onboard. Here are a few ideas on what can be included in your family's internet rules.
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