parental guidance
The Warning Signs of Sextortion and What Parents Should Do
It usually starts small. A new follower on an account. A friendly comment. A private message that feels flattering, or maybe just curious and harmless. Then, sometimes within hours, it turns into something else entirely: threats, panic, and a child who suddenly won’t hand over their phone. Sextortion is a serious and fast-moving threat, and […]
Instagram and TikTok Privacy Settings Worth Checking Before School Starts
New school year, new class schedule, new group chat, and for a lot of teens, a fresh wave of interest in their social accounts. New classmates look people up. Old classmates reconnect. Accounts that sat quiet all summer suddenly get more visitors, and more visibility means it’s worth knowing exactly who can see what. This […]
How to Talk to Teens About Sharing Location With Friends
Your teen’s location dot is sitting on a group chat with six other kids, updating in real time, and you found out about it by accident when you picked up their phone to check the weather. That moment, the one where you realize a whole friend group can see exactly where your kid is at […]