A teen recently told us, ‘Adults are the biggest bullies, especially in politics, where aggression pays.’ His peers applauded because they knew it was true. Kids are watching adults preach kindness while modeling hypocrisy. If we want youth to believe bullying is unacceptable, it starts with us proving it. The inconvenient truth? Too many adults are failing them.

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.

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.”