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When violent tragedies unfold, social media doesn’t just report, it amplifies. Graphic videos, conspiracy theories, and polarizing narratives spread within hours, creating fertile ground for those who want to recruit and radicalize youth. No family is immune. Parents need to step in with open, honest conversations that help kids process emotions, spot manipulation, and know they’re not alone.

Last year, we learned about a parent monitoring app called BrightCanary, designed “specifically” for Apple iOS devices such as the...

Anxiety in youth isn’t born in a vacuum, it often reflects what they see in us. Kids don’t just listen, they watch how we react, solve problems, and cope. When parents catastrophize or ban technology without explanation, it fuels worry. Calm modeling, open conversations, and digital literacy help shift anxiety from something that controls kids to something they can manage with confidence.

Think your child is too young for social media? Chances are, they’re already on it. Studies from Canada, the U.S., Australia, and Ireland all say the same thing: huge numbers of kids under 13 have accounts, often set up with a parent’s help. That means the conversation can’t stop at blaming tech companies, it has to include the choices we make at home as a parent or caregiver

A new type of malware named “Stealerium” is being used by cybercriminals in highly invasive attacks. (1) It doesn’t just grab passwords or financial info, it actively watches for pornography searches or browsing. When it detects such content, it secretly takes screenshots of the browser and snaps a photo of the user via their webcam. All this data is then sent to criminals who can use it to blackmail victims.

“My sweet kid got a phone and suddenly turned into a stranger.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many parents describe the shift as if technology flipped a switch. But what feels like the phone’s fault is usually something far older, adolescence. Teens have always pulled away from parents to form their own identity. Phones may complicate the process, but they didn’t create it.

Banning kids from technology may feel protective, but research shows it can have the opposite effect. Sonia Livingstone, professor at the London School of Economics, warns that when parents make phones and social media off-limits, it often turns them into “forbidden fruit.” Instead of pushing curiosity underground, the real solution is preparing kids with guidance, conversation, and digital literacy

For years, headlines have claimed that Silicon Valley elites keep their kids away from the very technology they create, pointing to one small “tech-free” school as proof. It’s a compelling story, but it isn’t true. Most tech leaders don’t ban screens , they set boundaries, guide use, and model balance, just like many families already do.

After the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, renewed calls to “harden” schools are growing louder. But when security measures start looking like prisons, license plate readers, drones, and surveillance perimeters, we risk trading safety for constant monitoring. Should schools protect children, or police them? The line is thinner than we think.

Worried about your teen getting home safely? Snapchat’s new Home Safe feature automatically alerts a trusted friend when they arrive at their set home location. It’s a one-time notification designed to balance safety with independence, no constant tracking, just peace of mind. Here’s how it works, plus tips for parents on using it wisely.

The days of easily spotting a deepfake are over. Advances in AI mean the obvious giveaways, like distorted hands, awkward faces, or robotic voices, are now nearly flawless. For parents and educators, this creates a pressing challenge: helping young people question what they see and hear online. If even a viral video of bunnies on a trampoline can be fake, teaching verification has never been more important.”

TikTok is rolling out new messaging features like voice notes and photo sharing, while also updating its Family Pairing parental controls. These changes bring TikTok closer to apps like Instagram and WhatsApp, but they also raise new questions for families. Here’s what parents need to know about the updates, the safeguards in place, and how to set up Family Pairing effectively.

Fewer than half of parents use built-in parental controls, yet these tools help reduce online risks. Meta’s new Teen Accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger add protections like private profiles, restricted messaging, nudity blurring, and parental oversight. Helpful but not foolproof, - active, informed parenting remains the strongest safeguard.

Nova Scotia’s proposed ban on social media for anyone under 16 is being framed as protection, but the reality is more political than practical. Fear-driven messaging without credible evidence risks doing more harm than good. Parents, not politicians, are best placed to decide when their child is ready.

Predators have always adapted to new technologies, but AI is rewriting the rules. What once took months of grooming can now happen faster, at scale, and with a level of deception that looks, and even sounds, real. Parents need to understand how AI is changing online risks and what this means for keeping kids safe.

Teens are turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Replika, and Character.ai not just for homework help, but as emotional confidants. To them, these tools feel like friends who listen without judgment. But while AI can sound caring, it cannot replace real human support. Parents and teachers need to know what this means for youth mental health.

Not long ago, youth and teens searched the internet by typing words into Google and sorting through links. Today, they’re simply asking AI for answers. This shift from searching to prompting may seem small, but it has big implications for how young people think, learn, and stay safe online, making digital literacy more important than ever

Governments push 18+ social media bans to “protect youth,” but teens already drive, consent to medical care, and even join the military. Age-gates risk privacy breaches and push kids to unsafe workarounds. Real safety means parental guidance, digital literacy, and safety-by-design and it this article we explain the "why".

Every new technology in schools has sparked fear calculators, the internet, even laptops. Today, it’s AI. Parents and teachers worry: “Will it make students lazy? Will it replace authentic learning?” With the right guidance, AI won’t kill learning, it will reimagine it, and that shift needs to start now.

A new AI generated nostalgia video is going viral, winning praise from those who believe kids should delay social media. At first it looks harmless, retro hairstyles, smiling teens, warm memories of the ’80s and ’90s. But beneath the charm lie important lessons about bias, authenticity, and why nostalgia isn’t always as innocent as it seems.