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.
Plus: a black market for rideshare accounts, the risks of buying directly from China, and more top stories from the week.
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.
Updated – Originally published March 8, 2022 Parenting can feel like a constant scramble. Between school pickups, soccer practice, making […]
Plus: simple ways to boost teen mental health, a new phishing attack to be aware of, and more top stories for parents.
Plus: Instagram teams up with schools to fight cyberbullying and more of this week’s top tech stories for parents.
If you are one of the 2 out of 3 parents who sees how social media impacts their child negatively, it’s never too late to make changes.
Plus: the link between FOMO and phishing, Kik getting bad press again, and more tech safety headlines from the last week.
Talkie AI offers kids the thrill of chatting with their favorite celebrities or fictional characters — but serious risks exist.