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Internet Governance Forum Focuses on Protecting Kids

While it doesn’t pass resolutions or make binding decisions, the IGF serves as a space for dialogue and collaboration.

Ask Trish: Mental Health Awareness Month

With May comes sunshine, flowers, and…Mental Health Awareness Month! That’s right, it’s one of my favorite months of the year! Mental Health Awareness Month (celebrated in the US, but also globally) is an incredible opportunity to raise awareness about improving our mental health.

Ask Trish: Setting a Secure Password

I’m wondering how do u set the best password? Like what to keep in mind?”

Supreme Court Allows States to Require Age Verification for Porn Sites

By a 6-3 vote along ideological lines, the United States Supreme Court voted to uphold a Texas law requiring users to verify their age.

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Ask Trish: Fun and Safe Live Streaming

Trish, how can I have a fun and safe livestream on Insta or YouTube?

Parent’s Guide to Google Search

Parental involvement and productive conversations are crucial for ensuring safe and appropriate experiences.

What is Catfishing and Why It’s Dangerous

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

Online Risks and Links to Resources on How to Manage Them

Introduction Almost all good things have some risks Using any device that’s connected to the internet comes...

Ask Trish: Telling a Parent You’re Being Cyberbullied

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

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

Ask Trish: Follow Requests

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: Sextortion Facts

Me last week, reading some recently published articles about sextortion, and thinking to myself: “This issue is too important not to discuss with youth, too. They deserve the facts!”

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Digital Wellness is Cognitive Wellness

We actually have the power to improve our brain’s ability to acquire, understand, and apply information. But sometimes our screen use can get in the way.

Social Media Can Contribute to Despair about War but also Provide Relief

Like many people, I’ve spent a lot of time in front of my phone, computer and TV, focused on the war in Ukraine. On some TV news programs, it’s literally the only subject covered, sometimes in minute detail.

Video: TikTok’s Director of Creator Community

ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid and Youth Advisor Trisha Prabhu spoke with Kudzi Chikumbu, TikTok’s Director of Creator Community, about the “secret sauce” for TikTok success.

Safer Internet Day: Programs for Home & School

We’re particularly proud of the experts and influencers we’ve lined up for this year’s program. Videos and other resources for families and schools are free and available now.