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Your Child’s Battery Usage Might Be Telling You More Than You Think
Here’s a simple but powerful digital parenting tip: check your child’s battery usage stats. Found in device settings, this built-in tool shows which apps are really being used, when, and for how long, even if apps are hidden or deleted. It’s an honest window into their onlife activity.

The White Hatter
Jun 216 min read


The Human Side of AI in Education - Empowering, Not Replacing, Teachers
AI is changing how schools teach, but it shouldn't replace teachers. Some schools now blend AI with human guidance to personalize learning and free time for life skills. While the tech shows promise, The White Hatter stresses that emotional safety and mentorship must stay at the heart of education.

The White Hatter
Jun 209 min read


Student Surveillance, Child Safety Tech, and EdTech: When Education + Protection Becomes Profiteering
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.

The White Hatter
Jun 195 min read


Our Tech Wish This Father’s Day:
Despite being just as tech-savvy, many fathers are still underrepresented in digital safety conversations. This article explores why that gap exists and why dads need to be more present—not just as enforcers, but as guides—to help their kids navigate today’s complex digital world.

The White Hatter
Jun 156 min read


Why Technology Alone Can’t Solve Our Digital Literacy and Internet Safety Challenges
Today’s online safety challenges aren’t just tech problems—they’re human ones. While parental controls and AI tools help, they can’t replace real connection. The best protection is open, honest dialogue that builds trust, empathy, and critical thinking. Digital resilience starts with us, not an app.

The White Hatter
Jun 123 min read


The “Power of Three”: Balancing Fun, Focus, and Screens This Summer Break
As summer begins, parents worry about screen time—but today’s kids live in an onlife world where digital and real life blend. The White Hatter’s “Power of Three” helps guide balanced tech use: creative, social, and physical activities. It’s not about time, but about intentional use.

The White Hatter
Jun 114 min read


App Review: AngelQ – A Smarter, Safer Internet Experience for Kids, Parents, and Caregivers
AngelQ is a purpose-built, kid-safe AI browser designed for pre-teens and younger teens. Unlike traditional parental control apps, it uses ethical AI to support safe exploration, encourages parent-child conversations, blocks inappropriate content, and offers a generous free trial.

The White Hatter
Jun 94 min read


“When I Was Your Age…” - How Soon We Forget
When I was your age…” rarely builds bridges with today’s youth. This article explores how nostalgia can create disconnect and offers a better path: lead with curiosity, not comparison. The goal? Connection, not correction, in a world where tech is part of growing up—not the problem

The White Hatter
Jun 84 min read


The Right Tech at the Right Time: A Layered & Incremental Approach to Digital Devices for Pre-Teens and Young Teens
Not all tech is created equal, or age appropriate. This article helps parents choose the right tech at the right time, recommending safer device options for youth. The White Hatter shares tested tools, not sponsored ones, while stressing that parenting, not just tech, is the real safety net.

The White Hatter
Jun 83 min read


Why Apple’s Communication Safety and Google’s Sensitive Content Warnings Aren’t Enough to Protect Teens from Viewing or Sending Intimate Images
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.

The White Hatter
May 45 min read


Spot the Pattern Before the Panic: A White Hatter Lens for Parents
Today’s youth live seamlessly in digital and physical worlds; guiding them requires calm, informed, and empathetic responses—not fear or panic.

The White Hatter
May 46 min read


Google’s Gemini AI Coming to Kids Under 13 — What Parents Need to Know
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.

The White Hatter
May 34 min read


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


Perspective 2025 - What 10 Teens from Around the World Taught Us About Their Use Of Technology & Social Media
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.

The White Hatter
May 116 min read


Is Your Teen Ready to Support a Friend in Crisis? Raising “Peer Digital First Responders”
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.

The White Hatter
May 110 min read


Teens, Online Gaming, and Energy Drinks - A Possible Toxic Trio
Energy drinks may seem harmless, but for teens they can trigger heart issues, seizures, and poor sleep—talk to your gamer about safer options.

The White Hatter
Apr 303 min read


Why Online Duty of Care Legislation Matters - Especially for the Kids Without a Safety Net
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.

The White Hatter
Apr 294 min read


This Is Why “Stranger Danger” Doesn’t Work, Especially in Today’s Onlife World
“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.

The White Hatter
Apr 284 min read


How TikTok Has Become a Gateway to OnlyFans Other hyper-sexualize & Pornographic "Pay-for-Play" Streaming Services
TikTok’s algorithm can funnel teens—especially boys—toward adult content and subscription platforms like OnlyFans; parents must stay aware, involved, and talk early.

The White Hatter
Apr 265 min read


How Youth & Teens Search Discord For Porn
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.

The White Hatter
Apr 265 min read
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