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Parent’s Guide to TikTok

May 23, 2023

Parents don’t need to be tech experts to help teens use TikTok safely.

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Ask Trish: September Digital Wellness Practices

Aug 27, 2024

“Hi Trish. I want to build a better relationship with my devices, do you have some activities I can do?”

High School Students Debate Tech Topics in Partnership with ConnectSafely

Feb 15, 2024

We teamed up with Silicon Valley Urban Debate League to host student debates on a range of tech topics.

Podcast: A Conversation with ‘Mediatrician’ & Author Dr. Michael Rich

Feb 6, 2024

ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid speaks with Dr. Michael Rich, a pediatrician, head of Boston Children's Hospital Digital Wellness Lab and author of the brand-new book The Mediatrician's Guide: A Joyful Approach to Raising Healthy, Smart, Kind Kids in a Screen-Saturated...

Ask Trish: Sharenting

Feb 20, 2024

“My mom keeps posting pics of me online that are embarrassing. How do I get her to stop?”

AI Makes Mistakes But Could It Destroy Us?

Jun 1, 2023

Before I get to the potentially deadly serious part of today’s column, I’d like to start on the lighter side.

Ask Trish: September Digital Wellness Practices

Aug 27, 2024

“Hi Trish. I want to build a better relationship with my devices, do you have some activities I can do?”

Safer Internet Day 2023 – It’s a Wrap!

Feb 27, 2023

Thousands of US students, families, community organizations and businesses from Maine to Hawaii came together on Feb. 7 for Safer Internet Day, the global event now celebrated in more than 100 counties.

Ask Trish: How Common is Cyberbullying?

Feb 21, 2023

How common is cyberbullying? We talk the latest research plus tips for tackling the problem.

No Room for Doom: Helping Your Family Thrive In Our Digital Age (Recording)

Feb 9, 2023

ICYMI: We talked screen time, impact of influencers, when kids feel left out and how to talk to kids about difficult topics.

Utah Bill Threatens Internet Security for Kids and Adults

Feb 9, 2023

Two proposed Utah laws could set a dangerous precedent and make it harder to protect children and other users of connected technology.

Ask Trish: Safer Internet Day 2023

Feb 7, 2023

For Safer Internet Day, my message to youth is to be civil, kind, and respectful online.

Safer Internet Day a Great Time to Review Online Safety

Feb 2, 2023

Feb. 7 is Safer Internet Day, when people all over the world will pause to think and talk about how to make the internet a safer and better place for their families, communities, workplaces and schools

Ask Trish: Social Media Impersonation

Jan 31, 2023

Trish, Someone is trying to impersonate me on social media! I’m so annoyed and scared because I don’t know who this person is and they’re contacting my friends. What should I do?!

What is Catfishing and Why It’s Dangerous

Dec 1, 2022

Catfishing can result in disappointment and broken hearts, but — as in the case in Riverside — it can also end in tragedy.

Quick-Guide to Teen Sexting

Jan 17, 2023

Research shows most teens don’t engage in sexting. And most of those who do experience no negative consequences.

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Wellness and Safety

Online Risks and Links to Resources on How to Manage Them

Oct 21, 2022

Introduction Almost all good things have some risks Using any device that’s connected to the internet comes with some risk. But that’s true with just about everything that’s useful or fun, including bicycles, kitchen knives, cars or just walking down the...

Parent’s Guide to Amazon Fire TV

Oct 13, 2021

Download Free Guide (PDF) What is Fire TV, and how much does it cost? Amazon Fire TV is a media player that streams video, music, and games to your TV. It plugs into the HDMI port of your television and turns any modern TV into a smart TV. There are several models,...

Like Fictional Killer Robots, Even Well-Intentioned Algorithms Can Do Harm

Sep 30, 2021

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News In 1984, James Cameron directed a science fiction movie where Arnold Schwarzenegger starred as The Terminator -- a robot capable of killing humans. It’s a common theme in movies. Robots with...

Generosity is Great, But Be Cautious When Giving to Charity

Dec 2, 2021

by Larry MagidThis post is adapted from one that first appeared in the Mercury News in December 2020 “Giving Tuesday,” which is now behind us, is really the start of the end-of-the-year holiday giving period. For the remainder of the month, expect to see even more...

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Podcasts

Teaching Kids Empathy & Kindness with Children’s Author Trudy Ludwig

Aug 27, 2020

Children's author Trudy Ludwig's books are not only delightfully written and illustrated but also teach and model empathy, caring and kindness. She joined us on ConnectSafely Live to talk about her work and her new book The Power of One, which she read...

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1. Generative AI for Families

2. Smart Digital Parenting: Navigating Screens with Children & Teens

3. New Gaming Research

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