Paul is a founding director of Engine Mobile Ltd, the parent company of the Child-Safe Mobile Network, ParentShield.
As parents, ensuring our children’s safety is a top priority, and it’s crucial to know how to locate their devices in case of emergencies or simply to offer peace of mind. From time to time, parents ask us how they can track their child’s Android… Read More »Locating a Child’s Android Phone from an iPhone
As parents, it is crucial to familiarise ourselves with the terminologies associated with our children’s phones. This comprehensive guide aims to demystify mobile terminologies such as APN, VPN, PUK, PAC and beyond. APN (Access Point Name) Access Point Name, or APN, is a crucial setting… Read More »A Parent’s Guide to Mobile Terminology
As the summer holiday approaches, parents are rushing to secure mobile numbers for their children’s first phones to pass to their friends. This trend reflects the importance of staying connected during this critical period. Here, we explore the reasons why parents are eager to obtain… Read More »Parents Rush to Secure Mobile Numbers Before Summer Holidays
When purchasing a new phone for your child’s ParentShield SIM card, the most important consideration is to ensure that it is unlocked. We explore the key differences between locked and unlocked phones, and why ParentShield is the best choice for a child’s unlocked phone. What… Read More »Unlocked Phones for Kids
Getting a first mobile phone is an exciting time, but it’s also important for them to know how to take care of it so it stays in good shape and keeps them safe. This guide will help them learn all about looking after their mobile… Read More »Taking Care of Your First Mobile Phone – A Guide for Kids
Ensuring the safety of children on their mobile phones has become a paramount concern for schools and parents alike. ParentShield, a leading mobile phone service designed with child protection in mind, has garnered strong recommendations from schools. We explore why schools recommend ParentShield and how… Read More »Why Schools Recommend ParentShield
Nurturing Responsible Communication It’s not uncommon for children to have access to a mobile device at an early age. However, handing over a phone to a child without any prior training on texting etiquette can lead to unexpected consequences. From excessive use of emojis to… Read More »Teaching a Child ‘Texting Etiquette’
Whether it’s moving to a new school, Christmas, a birthday, or moving house to a new area, eventually the time or situation arises that leads to a child’s first mobile phone. It’s crucial for parents to ensure their safety and regulate their mobile usage. ParentShield’s… Read More »SIM Cards with Usage Restrictions
Homeschooling over lockdown may seem like a distant memory now, but there were some fun times among the chaos of adjusting to that new way of life. And we gained some skills along the way too 🧒📚. Even though ParentShield provides all the tools and… Read More »Lesson Plan: Teaching Responsible Mobile Phone Use
Mobile data refers to the digital information that travels over the internet to and from mobile devices, such as smartphones or tablets. It’s like a magical motorway that allows people to connect with the vast universe of the online world, play games, stream videos, chat… Read More »Understanding Mobile Data: What Kids (and Parents) Should Know
