Paul Stevenson

Most parents give their child a mobile phone for one simple reason: to stay safe and stay in touch. But there’s something many parents don’t realise until later… Once a child has a phone number, anyone can usually contact them. That might include: And unless you… Read More »How to Get Alerts When Your Child Is Contacted by Someone New

Over recent months, the conversation in the UK about children and social media has shifted from “discussion” to decisive political movement. Concern is no longer just about parental preference, it’s now being debated as a serious wellbeing and safeguarding issue in Parliament, in schools, and across public life.… Read More »Latest Updates on the Under-16s Social Media Ban

Choosing the right smartphone plan for your child isn’t just about price or data – it’s about mobile safety, control, and peace of mind. As mobile phones become part of children’s everyday lives, parents need more than just a SIM card. In this post, we’ll explain what makes… Read More »Smartphone Plans for Kids: What Every Parent Needs to Know in 2026

Apple adopted eSIM earlier than most manufacturers, making it much simpler for parents choosing an eSIM for their child’s phone. The good news: almost all modern iPhones support eSIM. iPhones that support eSIM All iPhones from iPhone XS onwards support eSIM This includes: iPhones that do not support… Read More »Is My Child’s iPhone eSIM Compatible?

If you’re setting up a safe SIM plan for your child, you may be wondering whether their Samsung phone supports eSIM. The short answer is: many newer Samsung models do, but not all – and it depends heavily on the model. This guide explains which Samsung phones are… Read More »Is My Child’s Samsung eSIM Compatible?

Inspired by a Family Action case study featuring ParentShield When should your child get their first phone – and how do you make sure it’s safe when they do?It’s one of the biggest questions modern parents face. Family Action recently shared a real parent case… Read More »Case Study: A Real Parent’s Guide to a Safe First Phone

A child’s first mobile number becomes part of their identity. They’ll use it at school, with family, for clubs, and eventually through their teenage years. Choosing a memorable number gives them something simple, reliable, and genuinely helpful – especially when they’re still learning independence. This… Read More »Why Choose a Memorable Phone Number for Your Child?

ParentShield Does. When a child gets their first mobile phone, safety should come first – not unsolicited sales and marketing calls That’s why ParentShield is the only mobile network that registers every child’s number with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) before it’s even activated. Even though ParentShield’s Ultra-Secure Mode already blocks all… Read More »Should All Mobile Networks Pre-Register Children’s Mobile Numbers With the TPS?

Which SIM Is Right for Your Child? If you’re searching for a safer SIM for your child, two names you’ll often see are EE Safer SIMs and ParentShield. In this comparison, we’ll walk through the key features, advantages, limitations, and considerations – so you can decide with confidence… Read More »EE Safer SIMs vs ParentShield Child-Safe SIMs

A smarter SIM is a mobile SIM card with built-in safety features, parental controls, and spending protection. Unlike standard SIMs, smarter SIMs are designed for children and families, helping parents manage calls, texts and mobile data, remotely – all at the network level. What Are Smarter SIMs?… Read More »What Are Smarter SIMs?