Category: online_safety

  • EdTech: How to Prioritize Responsible Tech Use in Education

    Investopedia defines EdTech as “Hardware and software designed to enhance teacher-led learning in classrooms and improve students’ education outcomes. Define EdTech and its growing influence in education.” Today, smart devices and IoT tools extend the classroom beyond four walls, allowing students to engage with lessons from anywhere. Behind the scenes, machine learning helps automate grading, while blockchain…

  • 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?…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • The Rise of ChatGPT and AI Chatbots: What Parents Need to Know

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how we interact with technology, and one of the most significant advancements in recent years has been the rise of AI chatbots like ChatGPT. These chatbots can answer questions, help with homework, generate stories, and even simulate conversations. While these tools offer many benefits, they also raise concerns for…

  • How To Set Up HBO Max Parental Controls – A Parent’s Guide

    HBO Max, a popular streaming platform has a worldwide audience of 75 million and it is a go-to service for families. According to Statista, the HBO Max network won four trophies at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, making it one of the successful networks this year. Given its popularity, we can also compute the reality…