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Do You Know Who’s Influencing Your Child? It Might Not Even Be a Real Person.
AI influencers are becoming as popular as real ones, with many youth unable to tell the difference, or simply not caring. These avatars are crafted to sell, not connect. Parents must teach kids to think critically, ask questions, and understand how digital personas shape opinions and behaviour.

The White Hatter
2 days ago4 min read
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Online Relationships: From Real Connections to AI Companions
Teens form deep online bonds—even with people they've never met. Dismissing them risks trust. Learn the difference that matters.

The White Hatter
2 days ago8 min read
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How To Spot A Deepfake Audio: Evidence-Based Strategies for Teens and Adults
AI deepfake voices now mimic emotion and context, posing risks for all—especially blind users. Trust must be verified, not just heard.

The White Hatter
3 days ago8 min read
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How to Spot a Live Stream Deepfake: Practical Tips for Teens and Adults
AI deepfakes now mimic people in live video chats. Use simple tests to verify identity and protect against scams and sextortion.

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3 days ago4 min read
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Why Parents and Caregivers Must Move Beyond Fear to Truly Understand Kids and Technology
Fear-based panic over youth and tech hinders real understanding—parents must choose curiosity and guidance over blame to truly support kids today.

The White Hatter
May 34 min read
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Masculinity Influencers Are Shaping How Young Men See Themselves—And It’s Affecting Their Mental Health:
Masculinity influencers are shaping how teen boys see themselves—parents must engage, expand the definition of manhood, and support critical, emotional growth.

The White Hatter
Apr 234 min read
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Teens and the Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI isn’t a threat—it’s a tool. Youth need support to use it wisely, think critically, act ethically, and understand both its power and its impact.

The White Hatter
Apr 236 min read
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Parents, Be Wary of Pseudo-Science Presented As Evidence-Based Brain Research
AI-generated “brain scans” from the Matter app aren't peer-reviewed science—they're creative guesses, not proof tech is rewiring your teen's brain.

The White Hatter
Apr 205 min read
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Tech Literacy vs. Digital Literacy
Tech literacy is knowing how to use tech; digital literacy is knowing how tech shapes us—don’t ban it, teach students to navigate it critically and ethically.

The White Hatter
Apr 196 min read
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“Youth and Teens Are Not Missing the Moment — They're Capturing It”
Recording a moment doesn't mean teens aren't present—it’s often how they express meaning, make memories, and share joy in today's digital world.

The White Hatter
Apr 173 min read
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Canada’s 2025 Federal Election: A Digital Battleground for Misinformation & Disinformation - A Teachable Moment for Youth
Canada’s 2025 election is a digital battleground—AI deepfakes and disinformation threaten democracy. Youth need critical skills to spot what’s real.

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Apr 143 min read
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Why Framing Phones as an “Addictive Drug” Is Misleading
Banning phones out of fear delays digital literacy—mentorship, not moral panic, helps youth build healthy, age-appropriate tech habits.

The White Hatter
Apr 134 min read
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Are We Really Listening to Teens About Their Use Of Technology, or Just Using Their Voices as Soundbites?
Teens aren’t clueless about tech—they’re thoughtful, aware, and deserve to be heard. Real inclusion means listening to their full experience, not just soundbites.

The White Hatter
Apr 115 min read
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Presenters, Special Interest Groups, Technology, and Conflict of Interest: What's Good for the Goose is Good for the Gander
If we demand transparency from educators with tech ties, we must also expect it from phone-ban advocates partnered with control app companies—fair is fair.

The White Hatter
Apr 104 min read
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When Platforms Fail: What Parents & Caregivers Need to Know About the “No Mercy” Game Controversy on STEAM
STEAM briefly hosted a violent rape game called No Mercy, exposing platform failures—parents must stay informed, as gaming spaces are not risk-free.

The White Hatter
Apr 83 min read
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Boys Are Not the Problem: Why We Need a New Approach
Netflix’s Adolescence tries to educate, but experts say shows like it may harm more than help. Real solutions? Ditch fear, embrace dialogue with boys.

The White Hatter
Apr 64 min read
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The Onlife Shift - How Social Media Has Transformed Connection and Why Digital Literacy Rather Than Banning Is More Crucial Than Ever for Our Kids
Digital literacy isn’t optional—it’s survival. In today’s AI-driven, algorithm-curated, data-harvesting onlife world, our kids need critical thinking, not bans.

The White Hatter
Apr 58 min read
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ALERT - Why This New AI Tool Is a Wake-Up Call for Parents, Caregivers, and Legislators
AI tools like DreamActor-M1 can turn a single image into lifelike videos—raising major risks for youth exploitation, deepfakes, and digital harm.

The White Hatter
Apr 45 min read
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The Way We Discuss The Challenges Of The Manosphere, Incels, and Online Radicalization with Youth and Teens Matter!
Using Netflix’s Adolescence in classrooms risks alienating boys and oversimplifying gender issues; thoughtful, inclusive dialogue works better.

The White Hatter
Apr 25 min read
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Ditch The Ban & Embrace The Plan - Intentional Tech Use For Schools
Phone-free school advocates now push for computer bans too—despite new research showing no clear mental health benefits from restrictive tech policies alone.

The White Hatter
Mar 293 min read
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