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Parent’s Quick-Guide to Instagram

Oct 25, 2021

Discuss with your teen the importance of prioritizing positive connections and mindful content searching on Instagram.

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Generative AI: Reaping Rewards and Reducing Risks (Slide Show)

Jan 28, 2024

An introduction to Generative AI slide show, listing benefits and risks

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: Driverless Cars

Oct 31, 2023

Trish, Why is everyone talking about driverless cars right now? What’s the deal?

Ask Trish: Bullying Prevention Month 2023

Oct 24, 2023

Before I begin today’s post, I want to briefly say that I hope and pray that, amidst the many challenges our world is facing right now, you and your loved ones are safe, healthy, and well.

UN Internet Governance Forum Focuses on AI

Oct 19, 2023

I spent five days last week in Kyoto, Japan, at the 18th annual United Nations Internet Governance Forum.

Generative AI: Reaping Rewards and Reducing Risks (Slide Show)

Jan 28, 2024

An introduction to Generative AI slide show, listing benefits and risks

Tech Checklist to Prepare for Disasters and Power Failures

Sep 29, 2022

Whether it’s earthquakes, tornadoes, impending fires or even massive hack attacks, it’s important to make sure that your tech is ready and able to operate even in the event of a power failure.

Windows 11 Update Has New Security & Ease-of-Use Features

Sep 22, 2022

Ever since I got my first Apple II in 1980, I’ve marveled how computers and now phones and even some cars get better over time.

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: Telling a Parent You’re Being Cyberbullied

Sep 6, 2022

Research finds that just 10% of young targets choose to report their harassment to an adult, including a parent. Let’s change that.

Ask Trish: All About Filters

Aug 30, 2022

Trish, do u use filters? I know they’re controversial, what are your thoughts on them?

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?

Snapchat Launches Family Center

Aug 8, 2022

The new tool allows teens to opt-in so that their parents have insight into how they’re using the popular platform.

Free Up Storage, Save Money with Gmail, Google Photos

Jul 28, 2022

One thing you can do is go through your inbox to get rid of unneeded messages by clicking on the box (or round icon on a phone) to the left of each message and then deleting all checked messages. These go into a trash folder where they remain for 30 days, though you can manually empty it if you want.

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Wellness and Safety

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...

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...

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What Parents Gain When they Game with their Kids

Apr 21, 2020

https://youtu.be/O87dzRLOSJE ConnectSafely’s CEO Larry Magid and Dir. of K-12 Education Kerry Gallagher speak with Roblox’s VP of Marketing and Digital Civility Tami Bhaumik about how kids use Roblox, plus what parents gain when they game with their kids. Podcast...

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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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