Are parents, caregivers, and educators getting the full scientific picture about youth, social media, and mental health, or only the research that supports a particular narrative? We compiled 47 studies and reports that challenge, question, and add important context to popular claims about technology and harm. Protecting children requires more than good intentions or new restrictions. It requires examining ALL credible evidence and asking one critical question, "Do our propos

Where does your child charge their phone at night? On a nightstand, on their bed, or even under a pillow? Most of us rarely think about it, but where a lithium-ion powered phone is charged matters. Fire services and Health Canada warn that soft surfaces can trap heat and, in rare cases, contribute to overheating and fire. This isn’t about fearing technology. It’s about one simple charging habit every family should know.

When something goes wrong online, it’s easy to ask, “Where were the parents?” But digital parenting isn’t just a knowledge problem, it’s also a capacity problem. Parents and caregivers have finite time, energy, resources, and attention. We explore the idea of “parenting bandwidth,” why digital safety must be a shared responsibility, and why raising resilient kids requires more than monitoring, restrictions, and parental controls.

Claims that Ed Tech harms learning via dopamine adaptation aren’t supported by neuroscience—experts say there’s no strong evidence behind that assertion.

Digital literacy isn’t just using tech—it’s about teaching youth to think critically, stay safe, act ethically, and communicate effectively in the onlife world.