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2023 Federal Legislation Proposals to Protect Kids Online
2023 is shaping up to be an exciting year for legislation to protect kids online. Here are the bills with bipartisan support that are gathering momentum.
Raising capable teens and young adults: What kids need to know before they leave the house
As parents we want to raising kids into capable, young adults. But what’s essential to know before you’re out on your own? Here’s my guide to what teens need to know before they leave the house.
Which social media app is safest for kids?
Parents, don’t you want to know which social media app is safest for kids?
What do emojis and slang words even mean? Learn the secret language kids are using
Emjois and slang terms that kids are using are decoded here. Parents, learn what you need to know about this here!
My kid is bored without screens - what do I do?
Parents, how do you deal with complaining kids when you try to reduce screen time?
We’ve got a list of ideas that will keep kids busy and happy without their devices while they practice healthy limits and boundaries with screens.
Talking to kids about online safety on The Totally Preventable Podcast (Parts 1 & 2)
Lisa Honold, director of Center for Online Safety, was guest expert on keeping kids safe online on the Totally Preventable podcast with Greg Thompson and Polly Allen.
Google will be blurring explicit images by default
Google is introducing a new safety setting that will automatically blur pornographic, violent, and gory images. That’s great news for kids that are stumbling upon inappropriate content. Learn what parents need to do to make this safety default work in this article.
TikTok limits kids’ content consumption to 1 hour per day
TikTok has changed settings for kids so that the default time limit on the app will be one hour. Read more about what this means and how easy it is to change back.
Snapchat’s new My AI Chatbot and a warning to parents
Snapchat is using our kids as guinea pigs with its latest feature “My AI”. Learn more in our article.
Ideas for getting kids off their screens
Let’s push the EASY button by learning from other families how they’re getting themselves and their kids off their screens and sharing ideas on what’s working for you!
Introducing Technology Contracts to your Family
Help kids follow the rules and be intentional about screen time by setting up a Technology Contract, also known as a Media Contract.
Schools limit kids’ cell phones during the day
Are cell phones out of control at school?
Here are two schools with innovative solutions for limiting smartphones. What is your school doing to limit distractions?
No-tech and low-tech gifts for kids that they’ll love
We're making gift giving easy this year, with this gift list of over 100 non-tech gifts that they’ll love. Get the download now!
Holidays, social media and diet culture dangers for teens
Be careful with the messages around food this holiday season - teens are listening.
Social media diet culture and extreme thinness trends are exposing kids to harmful messages. Here’s what parents can do.
Five tips to avoid misinformation on social media sites- Election edition
How do you know what’s true and what’s false online? There is so much information online about political candidates, but what is true?
How can we get social media platforms to take responsibility?
Grieving parents all over the world are asking how they can get social media companies to take some responsibility for the deaths of their children.
The Complete Guide to Digital Milestones for Kids
Every parent wants to know WHEN kids should have access to smartphones, tablets, social media and we’ve got all the answers you need in this Guide to Digital Milestones for Kids.
Learn what you should be doing to protect kids online and prepare for their new freedoms at every age.