Caught Your Teen Watching Porn? A Parent Playbook
Many teens encounter pornography online, often earlier than parents expect. This guide explains how to respond calmly, teach without shame, set boundaries, and know when to seek professional help.
VPNs and Your Kids: What Parents Should Know
VPNs protect privacy, but they can also let teens bypass parental controls. Learn the pros and cons, how to spot VPN use, and what it means for family online safety.
Section 230: The Internet Law That Shapes How Safe Our Kids Really Are Online
Section 230 is the 1996 law that shields online platforms from lawsuits over what users post. For parents, it explains why TikTok, Roblox, and Instagram offer safety tools—but are not required to guarantee protection.
Meta’s AI Ethics Leak: The Facts, The Stakes, and How Families Stay Safe
A leaked Meta AI policy revealed shocking guidelines that once permitted chatbots to flirt with children, generate false information, and produce racially biased content. While Meta has since removed these examples, the controversy highlights urgent risks for families navigating AI. This article explores what happened, the fallout, and how parents can keep children safe.
Smart Savings: Parents Cutting Costs and Using AI for Back-to-School Shopping
Parents are using AI to find the best back-to-school deals. From price tracking to custom supply lists, here’s how to save without cutting corners.
Cellphone-Free Classrooms: What Parents Should Know
More schools are banning phones during the entire day to boost focus and safety. Learn how these policies work, what exceptions exist, and how to stay connected with your child without breaking the rules.
Tracking or Trust? The Dilemma of AirTag Shoes for Kids
Skechers’ new kids’ sneakers hide a secret: built-in AirTag pockets. Some parents see them as a smart safety tool, others as a step too far in tracking.
Healthy Screen Time Tips for August
The “two-hour rule” is outdated. Experts say it’s time to focus on the quality of your child’s screen time, not just the quantity. Here’s how to make the shift.
Yondr Pouches: How They Work and Why Schools Are Using Them
Yondr pouches are locking cases for phones that keep devices inaccessible during school hours or events. Here’s how they work, why schools are adopting them, and what parents should know.
Parents Push for Tech-Free Schools?!
The phone-free school movement is growing fast. See why more parents are backing classroom tech bans and what it means for students this year.