The Rise of Teen Gambling: A Parent’s Guide

Did you know that 4% to 5% of adolescents struggle with a gambling problem, while another 10% to 14% are at risk of developing one? With the rise of online betting apps, loot boxes in video games, and

on February 17, 2025

Safer Internet Day 2025: Protect Your Kids Online

Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025 is a global initiative observed on February 11, aiming to promote a safer and more responsible online environment for children and young users. With the rise of digital t

on February 14, 2025

Snapchat Streaks: Are They Harmful to Kids?

“Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.” – Warren Buffett.If your child had a friend who demanded they check in every single day—no excuses—and your child felt

on February 12, 2025

A Parent’s Guide to Burner Phones: Understanding Temporary Numbers

In today’s digital world, keeping children safe while allowing them to stay connected is a top priority for parents. One tool that has gained popularity is the burner phone or temporary number. While

on February 09, 2025

TikTok Shop: A Parent’s Guide

TikTok Shop is rapidly gaining popularity, blending social media engagement with e-commerce. While this feature offers convenience, it also raises concerns for parents regarding their children’s safet

on February 04, 2025

 Effective Screen Time Management Strategies for Parents.

In the 2008 American animated science fiction film WALL-E, humans float around on hoverchairs, mesmerized by their screens, unaware of real life passing them by. This dystopian scenario isn’t too far

on February 03, 2025

List of Harmful Apps You Should Keep Kids Away From in 2025

In today’s digital world, children have unlimited access to entertainment, social media, and messaging apps. While this offers many benefits, it also exposes them to serious online dangers, including

on February 01, 2025

Is Among Us App Safe for Kids? A Parent’s Guide

Online gaming has exploded in popularity, with games like Among Us becoming household favorites among kids and teens. Developed by InnerSloth, Among Us reported over 500 million monthly active users i

on January 27, 2025

How Does Twitter (X) Usage Impact Teens?

Back in March 2006, a simple bird call became a loud clarion call for online communication.  Since then, Twitter, more recently rebranded as X, has grown to become a central hub for global conversatio

on January 27, 2025

How Virtual Violence Affects Children’s Mental Health

Understanding Virtual ViolenceTable of ContentsToggleUnderstanding Virtual ViolenceImmediate Effects of Virtual Violence on ChildrenLong-Term Effects of Virtual Violence on ChildrenRisk and Protective

on January 07, 2025

How AI Influences Kids Online: Benefits and Risks

Isaac Asimov’s famous Three Laws of Robotics were designed to ensure that robots could never harm humans. Yet, in almost every science fiction tale, a robot inevitably finds a loophole, leading to cha

on December 26, 2024