Posts by Ryan
The Rise of Virtual Pop Stars: What Luo Tianyi Means for Today’s Youth
As technology reshapes how youth connect, express, and even fall in love—this trend of virtual celebrities, AI companions, and digital relationships is one we can’t afford to ignore.
Read MoreHow Instagram’s AI Age Detection Keeps Teens Safe Online: What Parents and Professionals Need to Know
Instagram recently announced that it is implementing AI tools to identify accounts where users may have misrepresented their age.
Read MoreHow Deepfake Images Are Impacting Teens—and What Parents and Educators Need to Know
We’re facing challenges our parents never did, but we also have more tools and knowledge than ever before. Let’s use them to protect and empower the next generation.
Read More“A Teen’s Perspective on Social Media in 2025 – Insights from 16-Year-Old Elly”
Elly’s perspective provides an honest look at the positives and negatives of these platforms, along with practical tips for teens and parents.
Read MorePreparing for Generation Beta: What Parents Need to Know About the Future of Kids and Technology
Psychologists predict that children of this generation will experience childhood differently than any before them.
Read MoreTake it Down tool and Act
Two important initiatives are working to address the growing issue of non-consensual intimate images.
Read More🤖 AI, AGI, & ASI: The 3 Levels of AI Every Parent & Educator Should Understand
Not all AI is the same, and understanding the differences can help us guide kids to use technology safely and responsibly.
Read MoreAre Smartphones Making Kids Anxious? What Parents & Educators Need to Know
I get it—we live in a digital world that isn’t going away. But how can we help youth relearn old-time skills like conversation and communication without devices?
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