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How to Protect Your Child’s Digital Footprint From Birth to College

You have probably already made the same internet safety mistake I made years ago. Within hours of having a baby, I did what we all do: I…

Screen Less Play More · 2026-03-01 03:41 · 5 claps · 0.7 min read
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How to Protect Your Child’s Digital Footprint From Birth to College

You have probably already made the same internet safety mistake I made years ago. Within hours of having a baby, I did what we all do: I posted to Facebook. And voila- the entire world knew my child’s full name, birth date, birthplace, and weight. All with a photo of the lovely family.

Not a great idea.

My recent podcast guest, cybersecurity expert Chad Rychlewski, explains why these types of data drops add to your child’s digital footprint and put them at risk for identity theft, scams, and predators.

Needless to say, I have since deleted that post.

Here’s 5 more tips about cyber security that I wish I had known before becoming a parent.

Read article here https://screenlessplaymore.com/how-to-protect-your-childs-digital-footprint-from-birth-to-college-with-these-internet-safety-tips/


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