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Parent’s Guide to ZEPETO

Parent’s Guide to ZEPETO

Aug 22, 2023

ZEPETO is popular among teens for designing content, fashion, items, and virtual environments.

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Ask Trish: Passive-Aggressive on Social Media

Aug 10, 2021

“Sometimes mean behavior on social media is super casual. Instead of being harassed, my friends just don’t tag me in a picture. How do I deal with the drama? Is it possible I’m overreacting?” Ah, yes...drama online (as this week’s TikTok depicts -- scroll down --...

Ask Trish: Marginalized Groups & Online Hate

Aug 3, 2021

Sometimes mean behavior on social media is super casual. Instead of being harassed, my friends just don’t tag me in a picture. How do I deal with the drama? Is it possible I’m overreacting?

Why It Is Essential to Keep your Operating Systems Up to Date

Jul 29, 2021

Regardless of what device you’re using — an iPhone or iPad, an Android phone or tablet, a Mac, a Windows PC or even a smart home appliance — it’s important to keep operating systems, apps and browsers updated with the latest security patches.

Tips for Preventing ‘Ransomware’ Attacks

Apr 15, 2021

A ransomware attack can encrypt data or lock you completely out of your device. It can also be used as a form of blackmail or extortion if the hacker finds something that they think may embarrass or incriminate you. Although victims are often large companies or public agencies, it can affect small businesses or people at home.

New Research & Resources for Online Wellness

Mar 18, 2021

It’s been a big week when it comes to resources for promoting wellness and helping protect children online. with new resources from Google and Instagram and a study from Common Sense Media.

Protect Against Identify Theft

Mar 3, 2021

There are things you can do to reduce the chances of being a victim of identity theft, and if you are a victim, there are things you can do to recover.

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Wellness and Safety

Ask Trish: Navigating Tech Post-Roe

Ask Trish: Navigating Tech Post-Roe

Jul 6, 2022

By Trisha Prabhu Me – and so many other women – thinking to myself after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision: “Is tech safe anymore?” As I’m sure many Ask Trish readers will know, on June 24th, 2022, the Supreme Court issued its decision in the case Dobbs v. Jackson...

John Carr – UK Child Safety Advocate (Webcast)

Jul 21, 2020

Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher spoke with UK-based John Carr, Secretary of British Children’s Charity Safety Coalition, about child safety online. We also got a British perspective on issues facing both the US and the UK, including Covid-19 and racial equality

Is Cyberbullying Increasing Amid Covid-19?

Jun 23, 2020

We spoke with Justin Patchin, co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center about how young people (and adults) are dealing with the pandemic. We touched on whether the pandemic is increasing cyberbullying and how to encourage resilience.

Advice on Sexting, Sextortion and Revenge Porn

May 4, 2020

The safest way to avoid a picture getting into the wrong hands is to never take it, allow it to be taken, or share it. Sadly, there are cases (sometimes called “revenge porn”) where someone shares pictures meant only for them — sometimes after a breakup. Never take...

Podcasts

Tech Tools to Engage your Family in Fun or Educational Activities

Tech Tools to Engage your Family in Fun or Educational Activities

Mar 25, 2020

There are plenty of tools out there to keep every member of the family engaged during this period when many of us are staying at home. In fact, for some of us, we're experiencing the opposite of social isolation -- having virtual meals with friends and extended...

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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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