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

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Read more:<a href="https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/devices-under-the-tree-mean-online-safety-conversations-for-families-this-christmas/275-55491acb-78ae-481b-8764-2e724f1ad006" target="_blank"> https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/devices-under-the-tree-mean-online-safety-conversations-for-families-this-christmas/275-55491acb-78ae-481b-8764-2e724f1ad006</a></p><p><i>WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily …