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
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
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
VotesforSchools recently asked children and young people across the UK for their thoughts on the idea of specially-designed phones for under 16’s aimed at improving online safety. With over 57,000 young participants, the insights gained were invaluable. VotesforSchools invited ParentShield to join their impact partners… Read More »ParentShield Responds to Young People’s Views on Under-16s Phones
Amidst the ongoing concern surrounding WhatsApp’s decision to lower its minimum age limit, ParentShield, the child-safe mobile network, reaffirms its dedication to prioritising the safety and wellbeing of young mobile phone users. ParentShield remains committed to taking proactive measures to safeguard children from installing age-restricted… Read More »ParentShield Maintains Protection Amid WhatsApp Age Limit Controversy
