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  • Digital Ghosting and Its Influence on Teens

    Digital ghosting isn’t about haunted castles or eerie apparitions—it’s when someone disappears from your life faster than Hamlet’s father vanished into the mist, leaving you, in the words of the Bard, “distilled almost to a jelly with the act of fear.” One moment, you’re exchanging memes; the next, you’re staring at an empty chat, wondering…

  • AI and Education: Practical Tips for Parents

    AI is reshaping education in ways that once seemed like science fiction—a concept Isaac Asimov explored in his short story The Fun They Had. The tale is set in the year 2157, about an 11-year-old girl named Margie and her neighbor Tommy, who discover an old-fashioned printed book. It fascinates them because, in their time,…

  • Is Twitch Safe for Kids

    Back in the day, a “twitch” was just an involuntary muscle spasm—like the kind you get when you’ve had too much coffee. But in the digital world, Twitch is something else entirely. Owned by Amazon, Twitch is a popular live-streaming platform where gamers, influencers, and even casual users broadcast content in real time. For kids…

  • Safe Movie Streaming for Kids: What Parents Should Know

    Not too long ago, streaming referred to the steady flow of water in a river or sunlight pouring through a window. But for today’s kids, the word has an entirely different meaning—one tied to endless entertainment at their fingertips. They may never know the original definition, but one thing is certain: movie streaming isn’t going…

  • Screentime Schedules for 6 to 9-Year-Olds

    Screens are an unavoidable part of modern childhood. Whether for education, entertainment, or social interaction, children today are spending more time in front of screens than ever before. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends limiting screen time to one hour per day for children aged 2 to 12. But is that even realistic anymore?…

  • Protecting Your Kids Online: The Best YouTube Blocker for Parents

    The internet is a vast and often unpredictable place and while YouTube can be an incredible resource for entertainment and education, it can also expose children to inappropriate content. With millions of videos uploaded daily, it is nearly impossible to monitor everything your child watches manually. As a parent, ensuring your child’s online safety is paramount.…

  • What Is Manosphere, and Why Should Parents Be Concerned?

     “Let’s be very clear. Strong men – men who are truly role models – don’t need to put down women to make themselves feel powerful. People who are truly strong lift others up. People who are truly powerful bring others together.” – Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the US As a parent, you have…

  • How to Set Up Parental Controls on the Peacock App

    Streaming services like the Peacock App have grown significantly since their launch, offering extensive content for diverse audiences. Since its launch in 2020, Peacock has attracted a substantial user base. According to recent reports by Evoca, Peacock has 36 million subscribers. While the platform provides entertainment for all ages, concerns arise over children accessing inappropriate…

  • What is Brain Rot and What Parents Should Know

    Back in 1884, Henry David Thoreau asked: “While England endeavours to cure the potato rot, will not any endeavour cure the brain rot – which prevails so much more widely and fatally?” Fast forward to 2024, and “brain rot” was voted Oxford’s Word of the Year (technically two words, but let’s ignore that).   And…

  • Social Media Self-Diagnosis: What Parents Should Know

     I never gave much thought to social media self-diagnosis until a recent trip to a doctor for a minor ailment. The sign that hung on the doctor’s door said this:  It was both amusing and eye-opening.  Diagnosis-related medical content has become increasingly widespread on social media, flooding user feeds with stories of illnesses, symptoms, and…