Snapchat is trying to distance itself from the term "social media", since social media platforms are under Senate's scrutiny for harming kids. They’re saying - we’re not social media anymore. Learn more about their new campaign here.

Yesterday was a big day for online safety for kids. Five Big Tech executives appeared in front of Congress to talk about kids and the harms and dangers currently on their social media platforms.

New York City is the first major city to say social media is an environmental toxin, or “public health hazard,” Mayor Eric Adams announced January 24, 2024.

The spotlight will be shining on all the Big Tech companies at the end of January.

We're gearing up for a major event in Washington DC on January 31st. There's a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on online child sexual exploitation and five tech execs will be there. It’s been awhile since we’ve seen Big Tech CEOs in a hearing and all eyes will be on them, as they try to explain why are kids still are not protected on their social media products.

Arturo Bejar is the latest Meta (Facebook and Instagram) whistleblower. His testimony is important because when he worked at Meta, he reported to senior executives at both Instagram and Facebook over the years. Also, he’s a dad and has struggled with trying to keep his teens safe from unwanted sexual advances and other harmful content that is prevalent in social media products.

You should know these slang terms if you want to keep up with what teens are saying now.

This article is for parents and caregivers interested in keeping kids safe online and includes key definitions and frequently asked questions about how to filter internet content to keep the bad stuff out and how to monitor what your child is doing online to help guide them in using the internet properly.

The UK is the latest country to ban smartphones at school.

Did you know there are other countries that have already banned cell phones at school?

France, Finland, China, Italy and Portugal have already decided mobile phones are disruptive and not conducive to learning at school.
Could the U.S. be next?

During back-to-school season, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of posting cute photos of your kids on social media. You've seen those signs that kids hold with all the stats on back to school day, right? Although it's a precious memory, it's better to keep that information offline.

Let’s talk about why it’s not a good idea post these pictures.

The American Federation of Teachers, along with other organizations, issued a report warning that tech companies should increase safety and privacy for kids using social media.

Great conversation with Lynn Shaw, host of Lynn's Warriors radio show! We covered a lot of ground on internet safety, digital detoxing and parenting all the screen time that happens in the summer!

CADCA has awarded Snapchat, the social media platform kids love and law enforcement hates for its disappearing messages and rampant drug dealers, "Humanitarian of the Year".

Lisa Honold is guest on the Totally Preventable Podcast with Polly Allen and Greg Thompson!

In Part 3 of our conversations, we move from our past focus on social media and gaming to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT.

Now is a great time to ask your child’s school to change their policy on cell phones. Here is a template you can use to start a conversation on banning social media and/or cell phones at school to protect kids from the harms online during school hours.

The state of Massachusetts is talking about banning cell phones at school.

The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has started discussing options to help kids learn at school by taking away the distraction of cell phones. And they’re funding the idea!

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy continues his strong warnings against letting kids and young teens use social media. “We’re in the middle of a youth mental health crisis, and I’m concerned that social media is contributing to the harm that kids are experiencing,” he said.
This article will discuss what he said and add our thoughts on what’s still missing from the advisory report.

AI technology (artificial intelligence) has become the center of conversation lately, specifically tools like ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, Microsoft’s Bing and Snapchat’s AI chatbot. This article is part two in our series and identifies the harms to children and teens and how parents and educators can help.

AI technology (artificial intelligence) has become the center of conversation lately, specifically tools like ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, Microsoft’s Bing and Snapchat’s AI chatbot.
This article is part one in our series and describes ChatGPT, AI and other terms.