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#online safety
Protecting kids online without spying on them.
School Years
Kids and AI chatbots: what parents need to know about "AI friends"
Most teens have already tried an AI companion, and some are using them for real emotional support. Here's what the research says, the risks to watch for, and how to talk about it without panic.
School Years
Bullying and cyberbullying: what to do when your kid is the target, or the bully
Bullying peaks in middle school and follows kids onto their phones. Here's how to help when your child is being picked on, and what to do if you find out your child is the one doing it.
Communication
When your kid sees porn: how to talk about it without shame
Most kids will run into porn online, often by accident and often younger than parents expect. A calm, shame-free conversation does more good than any filter, and the research says teens do listen.
Teens
Sextortion and online safety: what every parent should say before it happens
Sextortion scams target kids fast and hit hardest when kids feel they can't tell anyone. The most protective thing a parent can do is make sure their child already knows: come to me, and I will help first.
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