Call us humans superficial, but how things look matters a great deal to us. We form opinions based on how good we think something looks – not focusing on whether it’s safe or kind or smart – or even true. Steve Jobs was right, design matters. In fact, design [...]
The digital playground is not safe, and our kids need to understand the very real dangers targeting their wellbeing and futures. Sextortion predators are very convincing; they use real, and fake, profiles to build relationships with kids online and then they convince them to send an intimate photo, which [...]
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 [...]
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 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 Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how we work, play, and communicate. While AI has the potential to solve complex problems, there are serious concerns about its impact, especially on children and teens. With so many viewpoints, how can you make sense of AI and its [...]
