Providing information and resources for parents, youth workers and educators to help kids navigate their digital world.
Is TikTok safe? How does it work? And can I do a duet with my kid? Everything you need to know about this popular musical singing and sharing app. Read the breakdown from Common Sense Media here.
Teens were asked to use an app to edit and filter their images. Thankfully a majority of the students said they actually preferred their original portraits. Read the article here.
Facebook has stealthily launched a service similar to Onavo Protect, its vampiric psuedo-VPN that claims to protect users’ privacy but actually collects and analyzes their data. Read the article here.
Filters have never been more prevalent – and it’s leading some people to have fillers, Botox and other procedures. What’s behind the obsessive pursuit of a flawless look? Read the article here.
Sharing personal information with strangers to gain new followers is a risk teenagers are taking on an app with similar features to Tinder. Read the article here.
Dating culture is thriving on Instagram and other platforms popular with youth. Read the article here.
85% of teens surveyed said they use Instagram at least once a month, compared to 84% for Snapchat. Read the article here.
Marking a major shift in social media trends, Instagram has overtaken Snapchat as the most used platform among U.S. teens. Read the article here.
Harassment on the platform can be uniquely cruel, and for many it feels like there’s no escape. Read the article here.
Your teens calculator app? It could be a digital safe, hiding photos they don’t want you to see. Read the article here.