Teens are downloading other Chinese apps in protest of a potential TikTok ban, highlighting flaws in performative policy and demanding broader digital reform.

Lighthouse parenting blends guidance, trust, and independence—helping kids safely navigate tech without overprotecting or micromanaging.

Social media’s shift to community fact-checking risks bias, misinformation, and confusion—parents must teach kids critical thinking and digital literacy.

hifting from "toxic masculinity" to “healthy gender expectations” helps teen boys engage in positive growth without feeling attacked or alienated.

Minimalist phones like Wisephone help parents avoid “whack-a-mole” battles by offering kids safe, age-appropriate tech without web or social media access.

Online friendships can be safe and meaningful—if verified. Open dialogue, due diligence, and trust-building help teens form healthy, secure connections.

Brick transforms iPhones into safer, minimalist devices with a tap—ideal for youth. Simple, affordable, and customizable, it supports parental control.

In Canada, ISPs must report CSAM or face fines up to $100K. Youth and families can leverage this law to demand action when illegal content is found online.

Pink Shirt Day raises awareness, but teens say it lacks real impact. Addressing bullying needs year-round action, not just symbolic performance activism.

The Wisephone is a minimalist, sandboxed smartphone ideal as a child’s first phone—no social media, no browser, fully parent-controlled and distraction-free.

Teens are navigating sexting, nudes, and online image sharing in complex ways—law, consent, tech abuse, and exploitation demand education, not fear.

Despite concerns, bullying—especially cyberbullying—has remained stable or declined post-COVID; clear definitions, education, and early support are key.

Gaming isn’t inherently harmful—balanced use shows social, cognitive, and emotional benefits; problematic gaming is rare and rooted in deeper issues.

Focus on screen activity, not screen time; use the “Power of Three” (creative, social, physical) to build balanced, healthy digital habits in youth.

Mediated parenting, not fear or free rein, helps youth build digital literacy, safety, trust, and responsibility in today’s “onlife” world.

Keep tech out of bedrooms—improves sleep, safety, and mental health; reduces risks of predation, distraction, and late-night device overuse.

Teens’ online actions can impact safety, reputation, privacy, legality, academics, jobs, housing, and mental health—digital choices matter long-term.

Teens love social media for entertainment, connection, and self-expression. It's not good or bad—like a hammer, it's all in how it's used. Balance is key.

Teens are overwhelmed by pressure to send nudes—so The White Hatter created a digital tool to help them push back against unsolicited image requests.

Given that approximately 20% of Facebook users have been exposed to malware, and that over 600,000 accounts are hacked almost daily,...