There’s an App for What?! Do you know what apps are on your child’s phone? Do you know what those apps do? Do you know whether or not they’re able to talk to strangers using those apps? or ask and answer questions. The anonymous nature of the app can expose kids to cyber bullying, sexual content, and violent threats. Is Your Child Using Dangerous Apps?
Over 40% of students in fourth through eighth grade have talked to strangers online, according to a survey conducted by the Center for Cyber Safety and Education. Parents try to protect their kids, but technology brings unknown dangers straight to their phones. Here are some dangerous apps your child might have on their phone right now. Calculator Vault When downloaded, the app’s icon looks like an ordinary calculator app. When opened, it functions like a calculator. But after a user inputs a passcode, it unlocks to reveal hidden pictures, text messages, videos, contacts, and more. Many kids and teens are using similar hidden vault apps to hide inappropriate content from their parents.
Other dangerous messenger apps: IMVU, Ask.fm, Kik, and Whisper
MeetMe If you think your child is too young to have any interest in dating apps, think again. Dating social media apps like MeetMe have become extremely popular among young users. The app connects people based on location and encourages them to meet in person. MeetMe is rated 17-plus, but like most dating apps, there’s no way to verify age. Kids and teens can easily create fake accounts and connect with strangers nearby.
Other common dating apps: Skout, Bumble, Grindr, Badoo, and Hot or Not
Other popular vault apps: HIP, KeepSafe, and SA
If you see an unfamiliar app on your child’s phone or tablet, the best way to determine what it’s for is to look up the app in the app store. You can read the description of the app, age rating, and reviews from other users. If you think the app is inappropriate, don’t hesitate to make your child delete it. Your child will likely protest, but their safety is always the priority.
Tellonym Remember who you told your kids never to talk to strangers? Tellonym throws that lesson out the window. Called “the most honest place on the internet,” this anonymous messenger app is popular among middle school and high school kids who use it to chat with others,
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PALEO STUFFING Thanksgiving isn’t a hard holiday for those who eat paleo. Almost all of the savory staples were paleo before it was cool. Stuffing is a notable exception, but this recipe’s got you covered.
Ingredients • 2 tbsp ghee or avocado oil • 3 cups onion, diced • 2 cups celery, diced • 1 cup mushroom, diced • 1 cup apple, cored and diced • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
• 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped • 3 tsp poultry seasoning • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp black pepper • 2 cups almond flour • 3 eggs, beaten
Directions 1. Heat an oven to 350 F.
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2. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat ghee or avocado oil over medium heat. 3. Add onion, celery, mushrooms, apple, cranberries, parsley, seasoning, salt, and pepper to pan. Sauté for 7 minutes. 4. Remove from heat. Stir in almond flour. Once mixed well, stir in eggs. Transfer to oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour. 5. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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