You can now assign names to numbers in the calls and text listings in the ParentShield Portal! This has long been one of our most-requested features, but the stumbling block has always been data protection — we would not be allowed to store any of… Read More »Assigning Names to Numbers

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’

— Update 9th May 2023 — We’ve been monitoring this particular situation over the weekend and things are back to normal as far as we can see. Obviously we’re keeping an eye on it while our supplier increases capacity for us.—— Many of our customers… Read More »A bit of congestion

Setting up Google Family Link allows parents or carers to set permissions for their Child’s Android phone remotely to set parental controls for applications and internet browsing from their own Android phone. You can download this guide as a PDF Here How to set up… Read More »Ultimate guide to setting up Google Family Link for your Child

With Back-to-School around the corner, ParentShield, urges parents not to take it for granted that children will know how to safely use a mobile phone As the end of school year period approaches, ParentShield, the UK’s only child-safe mobile network, is urging parents not to simply presume… Read More »Don’t leave safe mobile phone use for granted – warns ParentShield

We thought we’d ask the now ubiquitous Artificial Intelligence Chat GPT a question: Write a 1000 word essay on the topic of: “Is it safe for an 11 year old to have their own mobile contract.“ The use of mobile phones has become an essential… Read More »Mobile Phone Safety according to AI

Apple have recently added support for Push Notifications to Mobile Safari, in the latest iOS 16.4, but this is still being treated as an “experimental feature”. (This could not possibly have anything to do with Apple potentially making less money, if everyone can get notifications… Read More »Setting up Push Notifications on an iPhone