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

Children are gaining access to mobile phones at increasingly younger ages, and while these devices offer convenience and communication, they also come with their set of concerns for parents. Enter ParentShield, a comprehensive mobile network service that empowers parents to manage and monitor their child’s… Read More »Raising the IQ of ‘Dumb Phones’ for Child Safety With ParentShield

Many parents are turning to ‘retro’ or ‘dumb’ phones, officially known as feature phones, for their children. These simpler devices, when paired with a ParentShield SIM card, offer a host of benefits that extend far beyond basic communication. Here’s why this combination is becoming increasingly… Read More »Retro Phones for Kids

How to block mobiles in school A new Mobile Network in the UK has become the first to offer “SchoolBlock” a simple single switch that blocks calls, SMS and mobile data for their children’s mobile phones during school hours. Being network based, the block cannot… Read More »Block Mobiles At School

What is Google Chat RCS Google’s Rich Communication Services (RCS) is a messaging service, available on Android devices, that requires the internet. It allows you to see when someone is typing, notifies you if a message has been read and allows you to send high-quality… Read More »How To Disable Google Chat RCS

Before giving your child their first phone, there are a few things that need to be done to ensure you both have the best experience possible. Make sure you factory reset it (if it is a phone that was previously in use), and give the… Read More »Setting Up Your Child’s Android Phone

Parents are now alerted instantly as soon as their child’s phone reconnects to a network after being powered off or out of signal Mobile Phones are a lifeline for children as they start becoming more independent. The pre-mobile advice to carry change for a phone-box… Read More »The first network to provide “Network Watch” alerts to parents

Every year between the end of June and the beginning of September here at ParentShield we speak to hundreds of parents entering brand new territory. Back to School, going up to the big school, and potentially the first time their child will be away from… Read More »Will ‘Back to School’ mean giving a first phone?

The Summer holidays are a time for adventures, excitement and ice creams, but as the end comes into sight, getting everything ready for Back-to-School can be a real scramble.  Don’t forget to check their phone before the big day to make sure everything is in… Read More »Get your Child’s Phone ready for Back to School

WhatsApp is, by far, the most popular messaging application. It is an encrypted, private messaging service by Meta (formerly Facebook). You can make calls as well as send messages, pictures and videos over WhatsApp. With this in mind, you may be tempted to give your… Read More »Monitoring WhatsApp