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.

Educators are turning to ChatGPT to save time and inspire creativity, but not everything belongs in a prompt. The article highlights risks of sharing student data, staff info, tests, or copyrighted material, and offers safer alternatives. Key message: share ideas, not identities, and model responsible AI use.

Most Android phones don’t come with top security settings turned on. This guide shows you how to enable key features like Find My Device, Theft Protection, Play Protect, Lockdown Mode, and more. With just 10–15 minutes, you can boost your phone’s privacy, safety, and peace of mind.

Many teens are leaving public social media for private chats like Discord and iMessage, tired of AI-generated “slop” flooding their feeds. They want real connection, not content. This shift offers more control and authenticity but also raises new privacy and safety concerns for parents.

Age verification laws aim to protect kids online but risk ending digital anonymity for everyone. By shifting responsibility to users instead of platforms, these laws raise serious concerns about privacy, surveillance, and ineffective solutions. We need safety-by-design, not political cover.

A new U.S. survey confirms what many youth experts have been seeing: nearly 3 in 4 teens have used AI companionship apps. These apps offer social, emotional, and even romantic interaction. While often used for fun, concerns include data privacy, emotional dependence, and replacing real-life support.

Despite alarming headlines, the recent “password leak” isn’t a new breach, it’s a repackaging of old, stolen credentials. Parents shouldn’t panic but use this as a chance to review and improve digital safety. Check devices, update passwords, enable 2FA, and teach kids smart security habits.

Many EdTech and child safety tools marketed to protect and educate students are quietly harvesting data for profit. From facial recognition to behaviour tracking, kids’ digital footprints are monetized, often without consent. Parents deserve transparency, not vague promises wrapped in “safety” language.

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Apple and Google warn teens of nudity in messages, but their tools are easy to bypass and fail to truly prevent digital sexual harm or support victims.

Today’s youth live seamlessly in digital and physical worlds; guiding them requires calm, informed, and empathetic responses—not fear or panic.

Google's AI chatbot Gemini is now accessible to kids under 13 by default, raising safety concerns and putting responsibility on parents after the fact.

Teens aren’t tech-zombies—they want guidance, not bans. They’re using tech thoughtfully and ask adults to engage, not judge, in their onlife journey.

Teens are often first to hear when a peer is in crisis—teach them to act with empathy, courage, and know when to involve a trusted adult.

Not all kids have adults protecting them online—Duty of Care laws are needed to hold Big Tech accountable for building safer platforms for all youth.

“Stranger danger” is outdated—today’s threats are often friendly and online. Teach kids to assess behavior, trust instincts, and seek help, not just avoid strangers.

TikTok’s algorithm can funnel teens—especially boys—toward adult content and subscription platforms like OnlyFans; parents must stay aware, involved, and talk early.

Discord isn’t built for child safety—parents must stay involved, set rules, and guide kids through risks like explicit content, grooming, and weak age checks.

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.

Snapchat now puts ads in teens’ private chats—removal requires a paid upgrade, raising concerns about privacy, manipulation, and subtle social pressure.