Blog
News and tips from the FreePhone team.
Is BeReal Safe for Kids? A Parent’s Guide
BeReal shows up on your kid’s phone as the “honest” app — no filters, no likes, no follower counts, just one unposed photo a day. That branding is…
What to Do If Your Child Sees Something Disturbing Online
It usually happens without warning. One video ends, another autoplays, and suddenly your child has seen something they can’t unsee — something violent, gory, or just deeply frightening.…
Teens & Dating Apps: What Parents Need to Know
Most dating apps say 18 and over, right there in the app store. Your teen knows that. They also know it takes about four taps and a made-up…
When Gaming Becomes a Problem: A Parent’s Guide to Gaming Addiction
Most kids who love games are fine. They play too long sometimes, they moan when you call them for dinner, and they’d happily skip a shower to finish…
Video Streaming & Kids: Parental Controls for Netflix, Disney+ & More
Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Max. If your household is like most, you’re paying for at least two of these, and your kids know how to open…
Is Steam Safe for Kids? A Parent’s Guide
Steam isn’t a game. It’s the front door to almost every PC game your kid will ever want, plus a store, a marketplace, a chat network, and millions…
Crypto, Trading & Investment Scams Targeting Teens
A 15-year-old gets a DM from an account that looks like a mate from school: “Bro I turned £50 into £600 in a week, want me to plug…
Setting Up a School Chromebook or Device Safely
Your kid comes home with a school Chromebook in their backpack and you think, right, I’ll lock that down like I did the family tablet. Then you open…
AI, Homework & Cheating: A Parent’s Guide
Your kid is stuck on a history essay at 9pm. They open ChatGPT. Depending on what they type next, the same tool either teaches them something or hands…
VR Headsets & Kids: A Parent’s Guide (Meta Quest & More)
A VR headset arrives, your kid straps it on, and suddenly they’re swinging their arms in the living room, laughing at something you can’t see, talking to a…