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Our Technology Rules
We can’t sit back and watch, we have to be intentional about our parenting in this world of technology.
Talkie App: What Parents Need to Know
AI chat apps like Talkie blur the line between connection and exploitation. They’re designed to feel personal, emotional, and romantic — and that’s what makes them risky.
From Notes to Snaps: Why Teen Dating Looks Different Today
Over the past 30 years, the world has changed in ways that impact how teens connect. We’ve gone from passing notes to sending Snaps, from flirty conversations to flirty memes, from “dating” to simply “talking to”—whatever that really means.
Age Protection Announced for ChatGPT
OpenAI announced they’re building new ways to keep teens safer when using ChatGPT. Here’s what that looks like in plain English:
Introducing Your Digital Navigator by Shape the Sky
I’m excited to announce the launch of Your Digital Navigator by Shape the Sky — a brand-new AI tool designed to help parents, educators, and counselors guide kids safely through today’s digital world.
Flashtok: The Social Media Trend Tricking Kids into Adult Content
Trends like Flashtok highlight how quickly adult content can seep into youth spaces online.
Back to School Season Doesn’t Have to Be Stressful, These Tips Can Help
Back-to-school is always a mix of excitement and stress, but it can also be a chance to reset, reconnect, and build healthy habits for the year ahead.
📵 Cell Phones in Schools: Time for a Change?
If we want kids to succeed academically and socially, we have to protect their attention like we protect their safety. Phones can wait. Their futures shouldn’t have to.
Are AI Breakups the New Norm for Gen Z?
Communication is a learned skill—developed through years of trial and error. But what happens when those skills are reduced to a one-line text message like: “u down 2 vibe tmrw in gym?