Paul is a founding director of Engine Mobile Ltd, the parent company of the Child-Safe Mobile Network, ParentShield.
A Gift They’ll Keep Forever Birthdays come around every year…. and with them comes the same question: What do you buy a child that actually feels special? Many presents get opened, played with for a while, and then quietly forgotten. As children get older, it… Read More »Unique Birthday Gifts for Children 2026
A Gift They’ll Keep Forever Every Christmas, parents are searching for something a little different. Not just another toy that gets played with for a week and then forgotten, but something meaningful. Something that lasts. Something their child will actually use long after the decorations… Read More »Unique Christmas Presents for Children 2026
Spam calls and texts aren’t just annoying – for children, they can be confusing, intrusive, and sometimes even dangerous. From scam attempts to persistent nuisance calls, giving your child a phone without protection can quickly turn into a problem. The good news? You can eliminate spam… Read More »How to Stop Your Child Getting Spam Calls and Texts
When most people think about mobile networks, they think about data speeds, data allowances and price. But if you’re a parent, that’s not really what matters most. What you actually need is peace of mind. And that’s where ParentShield is different. Why Standard Mobile Networks Fall… Read More »A Mobile Network Built for Families – Not Just Phones
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
