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I Respectfully Disagree: Pillars for Parents ‘Talking & Teaching’ Children in Divisive Times

In an age where public discourse often feels more combative than constructive, teaching children to navigate disagreements with respect and empathy is an essential life skill. Inspired by...

Why TikTok Encourages Our Kids to Become The “Attention Generation”

We all have the need to be noticed, to feel that we count & are significant and this need to fit in and belong are a part of the “Crucial C’s” When referring to the...

TikTok Wants to Protect Kids Free Speech, CEO Says…. Really?

  TikTok’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, recently stated the company’s commitment to protecting children and free speech while testifying before the U.S. Senate. The platform plans to spend $2...

The Parenting Paradox: Why We Overprotect Children in the Real World and Underprotect Them Online – And How to Fix It

In a world where helicopter parenting is becoming increasingly common and smartphone trackers are often seen as essential for keeping children safe, it’s important to consider a different approach:...

From ‘Stranger Danger’ to Cyber Awareness: Why the 1980s Warnings Are Not The Right Message for Children in Today’s Digital World.

For many of us who grew up in the 1980s, “stranger danger” was the bedrock of safety advice we received from parents, teachers, and even public campaigns. The message was simple: avoid strangers...

How to Help Kids of All Ages Spot Fake News and False Information Online

In today’s digital world, it’s more important than ever for children to be able to identify reliable information amidst a sea of digital content. Whether they’re young kids just starting to...

Navigating the Digital Jungle: What Parents Need to Know with Trump and Musk Shaping the Tech Agenda

With Donald Trump re-entering the White House as the president-elect, the United States is set for new shifts in technology policy, digital infrastructure, and the very future of artificial...

Growing Up in the Age of Digital Solitude – Welcome to ‘Generation Isolation & What You Can Do About It!

More than half of the young people who use their phone the most want to reduce the amount of time they spend on them but many do not know how, a survey has found. A study into young people’s lives...

Getting Kids to ‘Pitch’ Why They Want a Particular App: A New Way to Evaluate Screen Time Choices

Getting Kids to ‘Pitch’ Why They Want a Particular App: A New Way to Evaluate Screen Time Choices In today’s digital world, children are drawn to new apps constantly, from social media platforms to...