It’s not easy to spot truth from fiction these days. Just like us, our teens also have trouble assessing the credibility of online information. In a Stanford University study involving nearly 8,000 U.S. students, researchers found that: More than 80 percent of middle schoolers believed that an advertisement labeled [...]
By Ellie Halpert Have you ever wondered about your biological makeup? Our DNA can tell us many things: our ancestry, predisposition to genetic diseases, intolerances, and more. Companies like 23andMe, AncestoryDNA, and MyHeritage offer genetic testing kits with great promises. Spit into a tube, ship it off, and they'll [...]
By Adithya Bharath I’m sharing photos on Snapchat to keep my Snapstreak alive and check where my friends are on Snapmap. If you don’t know what Snapchat is, you’re probably not a teen or a parent of one! Snapchat is super fun for us, but it can also be [...]
According to the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), 76% of kids in the US plan to ask their parents or caregivers for new video game this holiday season. As a Digital Parent, you may be concerned about gaming habits becoming an addiction or child sexual predators that target our kids [...]
By: Jacob Aldrich One of the moments that completes a transition for kids trying to transition to a bit more digital independence and responsibility is the moment they start building their first email address and inbox. But sometimes people make their first emails for impulsive reasons, like entering into [...]
By: Jacob Aldrich The Super Bowl brings action and excitement into our homes, millions of eyes glued to the big screen. But some of those eyes were also fixed on the game for other reasons: online sports gambling. This is a phenomenon that has been growing in popularity since [...]
By Adithya Bharath We spend a ton of time online. Whether it's posting TikToks, DMing on Instagram, or doing schoolwork, the internet is like a second home. But here's the thing: most of us don’t really know how to stay safe online. Schools need to step up and start [...]
By Allie Hunter As a mother and cybersecurity advocate, I’ve seen firsthand how online safety for kids has become a critical issue for families. In today's digital world, protecting children from cyber threats—from cyberbullying to online predators—is more important than ever. That's why I wrote Mothers Against Cyber Crime. [...]
By Aviv Newman In his book The Anxious Generation, psychologist Jonathan Haidt summarizes his conversations with parents about their children’s technology use, noting that a common theme among them is “constant conflict.” If you’re a parent, I’m sure what he has to say sounds familiar: “Parents try to lay down [...]
By Adithya Bharath Hey there! Today, I want to share a super cool way to give back to the community while making a real difference. If you're looking for a fun and impactful way to volunteer in your local community, why not try using The Savvy Cyber Kids at [...]
