youth face online, especially when given internet-connected devices that aren’t age or developmentally appropriate This includes age appropriate design features, effective content moderation tools, default privacy settings clear standards for child safety, independent oversight bodies, and mechanisms for public reporting and appeals

Parents and caregivers deserve accurate, evidence-based information when deciding how to approach technology oversimplified claims : When you hear statements about studies, take a moment to ask: Does this actually apply

Not necessarily across the board, but the mental health burden they are carrying today does appear to They need to be raised with the age and developmentally appropriate tools, awareness, and support that

When we teach our youth and teens to use age and developmentally appropriate technology with awareness

Her diverse professional background deeply informs her approachable yet rigorous style. We particularly appreciated Catherine’s balanced and nuanced perspective in addressing the polarizing robust research citations, yet she transparently acknowledges the limitations of existing studies when appropriate Another commendable aspect of this book is its inclusive approach.

At first glance, this approach may seem like a practical safeguard. Many are learning, connecting, creating, and exploring in ways that are developmentally appropriate and better path forward is evidence based parenting combined with corporate accountability legislation, an approach

What’s appropriate for a 17 year old isn’t the same as what’s appropriate for a 10 year old. However, the solution isn’t simply to withhold access, it’s to provide age and developmentally appropriate

These clauses often say something like, “We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws The problem is, these approaches don’t support the business model of big tech companies. Instead of pushing platforms to build safer environments through a safety-by-design approach, the focus

As the new school year approaches, discussions around using artificial intelligence in classrooms are That said, we believe our approach to engaging principals and teachers on this topic helps reduce emotional It means helping them understand what AI is, how it works, where it appears in their everyday lives, To support the safe and developmentally appropriate use of AI in the classroom, our family would forward With the right approach and scaffolding, schools can help young people build the confidence, knowledge

This one-sided approach ignores the fact that teen boys, too, can be coerced, pressured, or manipulated This happened to a young teen boy we know when he was approached by an older female teen who was babysitting That approach not only reinforces tired stereotypes, it fails to protect and empower the very youth we

However,  we want to approach it from another angle, what message are we sending to youth and teens when

Parents need to teach children how to respond appropriately to challenging situations through repeated