A Parent’s Guide to Social Media Algorithm Literacy
As parents and caregivers to overcome the “algorithms” we must create the “mechanisms” to have ongoing discussions with our kiddo’s about digital literacy, internet safety, and privacy As parents, have you ever wondered why your kids seem so captivated by social media platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, and YouTube? Behind the scenes of these social […]
Product Review – The “Brick”: A Device To Turn A Fully Functioning iPhone Into A Hybrid Minimalist Phone
CAVEAT: It is important to note, aside from being sent the Brick device for testing and evaluation, we have not been paid for this review nor received any gratuity or other compensation from Brick. While the Brick was primarily designed for adults, we believe it can also serve as an effective parenting tool for youth, […]
How to Safeguard Against Unwanted “AirDrops”
Today, we were contact by a parent whose child was “AirDropped” a non-consensual intimate image wanting to know how to prevent this from happening in the future. AirDrop is a feature on Apple devices that lets ANYONE share files with others nearby (within 12 meters, or 40 feet) and a user doesn’t need Wi-Fi or cellular data […]
Youth Online Safety, Security, Privacy, and Digital Literacy
Personal Safety Consequences: When the Internet and social media first became popular, one of the biggest concerns that parents had was, “How do I protect my child from physical harm online, more specifically sexual predation by a stranger”. I’m sure many parents will remember the 2004 Dateline NBC show called, “To Catch A Predator” starring […]
