Recently, I watched the latest season of Netflix’s hit show Stranger Things. While I was watching, something struck me. The upside down in Stranger Things reminded me of online spaces: there are alternate dimensions, full of toxic monsters, that mirror our world. We need to understand this space to keep children safe online.
Read MoreYou will find thoughts and concrete ideas on digital citizenship and child protection here. This post should get you thinking about your school or your home and how we adults sometimes know that some of our digital behavior isn't perfect, yet we react like a deer looking into the headlights: we don't change course, slam on the brakes or make any correction until there is damage.
Read MoreRoblox is fun but not as safe as you might think. In this blog post, you will find some of the shocking things kids have told me about Roblox and the dangers for children within the game. There is also a handy guide to Roblox for parents.
Read MoreWe know these worries are real and we understand how hard this is for parents to tackle. We have a few suggestions to help you as your child starts using social media.
Read MoreThis blog post is for both parents and educators who are worried about the mental health of our children and teens. In this blog post, we focus on what our youth need. There is even a list of questions for schools and parents attached.
Read MoreThe question of when you should get your child their first phone is both complicated and straightforward to answer. It is also a question I am asked at every single workshop.
Read More“I got lost over Christmas.”
“Lost where?”
“On my phone - It just dragged me in. It was like some force was pulling me to keep watching.”
Learn where more and more kids are getting lost online…..
Read MoreWhenever I meet with parents, they ask how they can control their child’s gaming. To comfort all parents reading this your children ask the same thing about their own habits; teenagers ask me at every session: "How can I control my gaming?"
Read MoreIf we want to teach students, we need to understand them. They live in a different online space than we do more often than not. Have you ever wondered where they get their news? I asked them time and time again.
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