Posts tagged online safety
Kids and AI Companions - A Parent Guide

There are many AI related topics to tackle, but today I want to focus solely on kids relationships with AI companions. In this post I will break down what they are, where kids are finding them and what the research is showing about the potential risks. I will also, as always, leave you with strategies for being your kids’ ally and mentor, setting healthy boundaries and broaching open and curious conversations.

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The Red Flags Every Child Needs to Know to Spot an Online Predator

Kids are spending way more time online in the past year and for many this means time in multiplayer games, online chat forums or social media platforms where strangers and friends mingle. If your child is spending time in Roblox, Minecraft, Discord, TikTok or any other social platform, they need to learn how to spot a potential child predator early.

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My Super Duper Round Up of Books about Online Safety to Give to Your Kids!

You guys asked for it so here it is. My big list of books FOR KIDS about online safety, managing online drama, pornography, video games and tons of other subjects that you can read with your kids or simply gift to them. Spanning age 4 up to 18 this list will hopefully offer a little something for everyone and is a great way to get difficult conversations going through reading - one of my very favorite offline activities!

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