New devices under the tree mean new online safety conversations for families this Christmas

Christmas morning often brings excitement, new gadgets and more screen time for kids. But child advocacy experts say as more children unwrap phones, tablets and gaming systems, families should also be talking about online safety before devices are powered on.Mary Kathryn Elkins, director of healing services at Pat's Place Child Advocacy Center, said many apps designed for kids to connect and play games are increasingly being exploited by online predators.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/devices-under-the-tree-mean-online-safety-conversations-for-families-this-christmas/275-55491acb-78ae-481b-8764-2e724f1ad006WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.