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Safer Internet Day Grants for Educators & Community Groups

Nov 24, 2023

ConnectSafely is offering grants of up to $1,000 to help educators and community organizations implement a student program, classroom activity or family night for Safer Internet Day, an annual global celebration where everyone is empowered to use technology...

Beware of ‘Smishing’ Scams

Nov 2, 2023

The first few times I got a text message from a stranger that appeared to be directed at someone else, I politely informed them that they’d reached the wrong number.

Ask Trish: The Pressure to Post

Sep 20, 2022

Hey Trish, Some of my friends post literally all the time. It makes me feel like I should too, especially because I’m not as active on social media. What’s the right amount of posting?

Ask Trish: Follow Requests

Aug 16, 2022

I get follow requests from ppl I don’t know, or ppl at my school that I haven’t really talked to and I never know whether I should accept or not. How do u know who to accept?

Ask Trish: Cyberbullying Myths

Aug 9, 2022

Hey Trish, Sometimes I’ve heard people say cyberbullying can be good for you by making you less weak. What do u think?

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Wellness and Safety

Ask Trish: Fun and Safe Live Streaming

Ask Trish: Fun and Safe Live Streaming

Jan 23, 2023

By Trisha Prabhu Trish, how can I have a fun and safe livestream on Insta or YouTube? Hi there, and welcome back to another week of Ask Trish! Wherever you are in the world, I hope January has been treating you and yours well. To the person who submitted this week’s...

Ask Trish: Social Media and Mental Health

Nov 16, 2021

Dear Trish: Maybe it’s just me but I just feel really bad about myself when I’m on social media. Like literally everyone seems to be living their best life and it reminds me how much is wrong with mine. How can I feel better? *Trigger Warning: This blog post contains...

Family Guide to Parental Controls

Aug 23, 2023

Download Guide (PDF) What are parental controls and what do they do? There are a variety of control tools and monitoring tools available to parents. Some are software products or mobile apps that you buy or subscribe to. Others are free and some are already present on...

Guide to Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

Jan 12, 2024

Meta and Ray-Ban have released the second generation of smart glasses. The first was called “Ray-Ban Stories.” The new version, introduced in late 2023, is Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. Both versions have a camera that can take both still and video pictures. The new...

Podcasts

Why Teens Love TikTok

Apr 23, 2020

On Thursday, April 23rd, ConnectSafely's Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher spoke with Jeff Collins and Lavanya Mahendran about all things TikTok, including how people are creatively using the service during this period plus TikTok's new safety features....

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Videos

1. Generative AI for Families

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

3. New Gaming Research

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