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Why kids trust people online so quickly online so quickly

Why kids trust people online so quickly online

You've probably seen it happen. Your child laughs at a message from someone you’ve neve...

Dec 25, 2025
Helping kids develop emotional skills through daily interactions

Helping kids develop emotional skills through daily interactions

Parenting today often carries a quiet hum of concern beneath the surface. Many of us no...

Dec 23, 2025
How to Teach Kids to Handle Embarrassment with Confidence

How to teach kids to handle embarrassment

Embarrassment can hit kids hard. One awkward comment in class, a joke that comes out wr...

Dec 11, 2025
Screen-time eye safety for kids: 20-20-20 rule every parent should know

Screen-time eye safety for kids: 20-20-20 rule every parent should know

Many parents notice their children becoming uncomfortable after long periods of screen ...

Dec 1, 2025
What is doomscrolling? A parent’s guide to its effects on kids

What is doomscrolling? A parent’s guide to its effects on kids

Many parents notice something unsettling during everyday screen time. A child scrolls q...

Nov 29, 2025
How to spot fake giveaways on gaming apps and social Media: Safety tips for kids

How to spot fake giveaways on gaming apps and social Media: Safety tips for kids

Kids today stumble onto online offers that look impressively real, so real they often r...

Nov 26, 2025
sharenting and oversharing kids online

What is sharenting and how to avoid oversharing kids online

Most of us share photos of our children because it feels joyful, affirming, and deeply ...

Nov 25, 2025
teach your kids to spot deepfakes

How to teach your kids to spot deepfakes and AI tricks online

If you’ve ever watched a video online and thought, “Wow, that looks so real!” you’re no...

Nov 21, 2025
How to teach kids to value real friendships over likes and followers

How to teach kids to value real friendships over likes and followers

Children today are growing up in a world where connection and attention often look the ...

Oct 29, 2025
Understanding the Types of Games Kids Play

Battle Royale, Sandbox, or RPG? Understanding the types of games kids play

Video games have become one of the most dynamic parts of children’s lives today. Far fr...

Oct 24, 2025
Why kids can’t stop scrolling and how to break the reward loop

Why kids can’t stop scrolling and how to break the reward loop

Parents everywhere are noticing the same quiet struggle kids scrolling endlessly throug...

Oct 17, 2025
Virtual Reality for Kids: What Parents Should Watch Out For

Virtual Reality for Kids: What parents should watch out for

Key takeaways: VR immersion heightens emotional intensity, making mild content feel ...

Sep 25, 2025
Kids taking a selfie to upload on social media

Social media and algorithms: A parent’s guide to managing kids’ digital interactions

But besides being a meeting place and home to many of their conversations and interacti...

Sep 22, 2025
A happy family playing outside, child laughing

Everything you need to know about screen time, children’s health, and digital balance

Understanding the balance between screen time and children's health Screens and technol...

Sep 19, 2025
Mom consoling daughter who's crying because of harsh comments on social media and harmful content

The rise of anonymous apps: What parents need to know about hidden cyberbullying

Parenting in the digital world can feel overwhelming at times. Just when we begin to un...

Sep 17, 2025
When kids are doxxed online: A parent’s guide to protecting and supporting them

When kids are doxxed online: A parent’s guide to protecting and supporting them

Doxxing is one of the most unsettling risks children face online. It happens when someo...

Sep 17, 2025
A child looking at some data being projected on a wall feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information there is

The complete parent guide: digital consent and online privacy

Digital consent: protecting kids in the digital age Today’s children grow up in a world...

Sep 16, 2025
Family doing a videocall with a military family member, smiling and updating on life even miles away

Balancing digital interaction: Managing kids’ online communication

Digital interactions and online communication The internet and our digital devices have...

Sep 13, 2025
How to stop cyberbullying by teaching kids digital empathy

How to stop cyberbullying by teaching kids digital empathy

Cyberbullying has become one of the most pressing challenges of parenting in the digita...

Sep 9, 2025
The dark side of AI: Protecting teens from deepfake bullying

The dark side of AI: Protecting teens from deepfake bullying

Key takeaways Deepfakes use AI to create realistic fake images or videos, often placin...

Sep 9, 2025
Minecraft Modding Safety for Kids: What Parents Should Know

Is Minecraft modding safe for kids? what every parent should know

Minecraft mods enhance creativity but carry risks like malware, scams, and inappropria...

Aug 28, 2025
Screen time for kids: parental guidance

Screen time for kids: What every parent needs to know

If you’ve ever wondered whether your child spends too much time on a screen, you are fa...

Aug 25, 2025
How technology affects your child and tips for balanced screen time

How technology impacts child development: Balancing the good and the bad

Technology can boost learning, creativity, and connection when used mindfully and in m...

Aug 23, 2025

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