Life Online April 24, 2025
Kidfluencing, Snapchat Exposed, and More Top News
Is Snapchat Safe for Kids?
Snapchat isn’t designed for kids. With disappearing messages, public content, and limited parental controls, it introduces risks that many kids aren’t ready to handle on their own.
April 22, 2025
SkinnyTok, Dinosaur Time, and Meta Goes to Court
Plus: a black market for rideshare accounts, the risks of buying directly from China, and more top stories from the week.
April 17, 2025
Is Coverstar Safe for Kids? What Parents Should Know
Coverstar is a kid-friendly alternative to TikTok, featuring strong moderation, privacy controls, and no private messaging. While it greatly reduces common social media risks, active parental involvement is still essential.
April 17, 2025
TikTok Gets More Time and Voice Cloning Scams
Plus: Netflix’s Adolescence series has parents talking, AI chatbots have sparked debates over emotional risks, and the rest of this week's top news for busy parents.
April 10, 2025
Understanding the TikTok Ban: From Data Risks to Digital Disconnect
TikTok’s future in the United States hangs in the balance as legal battles, political pressures, and security concerns collide.
April 7, 2025
Screen Time Woes, and Facebook Returns to the Good Old Days
Plus: simple ways to boost teen mental health, a new phishing attack to be aware of, and more top stories for parents.
April 3, 2025