TibbloNotes for parents
Short, practical guides on games, phones and kids, from the maker of Tibblo. No ads, no affiliate links.
How to stop in-app purchases on your child's phone
Step-by-step settings to block or approve in-app purchases on iPhone, iPad and Android, plus what to do if your child already bought something.
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Ad-free games for kids: how to tell before you download
"Free" rarely means ad-free. How to read a store listing, spot hidden ads and pick games for kids that won't show adverts, plus a quick checklist.
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Virtual pet games for kids: what they teach and what to watch for
From Tamagotchi to phone apps: what children get from looking after a virtual pet, the design tricks to avoid, and how to choose a calm one.
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Offline games for kids: a checklist for flights and road trips
How to check that a kids' game really works without internet, what to do the night before you travel, and settings that keep a child in one app.
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Is this app safe for my child? A 7-point privacy checklist
How to check a kids' app before you install it: privacy labels, Data safety, permissions, accounts, chat, links out and how to delete data.
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