Posts by Ryan
“Alpha School uses AI to teach students academics for just two hours a day”
I’ve visited schools that are trying to fight AI, while others are fully embracing it.
Read MoreHow to Lock and Hide Apps With the Latest IOS Update
Apple’s iOS 18 update is here and with it comes a new challenge for parents. With this update, your child can now hide and lock apps on their iPhone, making certain activities harder to monitor.
Read More“Instagram Locks Down Access for Kids Under 16 With Default ‘Teen Accounts'”
These changes are a significant step forward in promoting online safety for our kids.
Read More“I was groomed by someone I met playing video games online: What I want parents and kids to know”
Harrison Haynes, now 20, was groomed at 12 by an online stranger through a gaming platform. His story is a stark reminder that today’s threats often come from our kids’ devices.
Read More“Meta Takes Down 63,000 Instagram ‘Sextortion’ Accounts In Nigeria”
As parents, educators, and professionals working directly with youth, it is our responsibility to be on the front lines in protecting the safety, privacy, and innocence of our children.
Read More“Back-to-School Parenting”
It’s crucial to help our children shape their lives based on their own experiences, with a bit of guidance from us, of course. Take a moment to read this article on how to send kids back to school without letting our own fears, worries, anxieties, or memories color their first day and the weeks leading up to it.
Read MoreSocial Media and Self-Diagnosis
When we hear teens casually say things like “I’m so OCD sometimes” or “my ADHD is really getting to me today,” it’s crucial to engage them in a conversation.
Read MoreThoughts on Technology From a Recent College Graduate
Dani is a recent college graduate and attended one of my full-day trainings. I wanted to get her thoughts on youth and technology. She is an amazing writer and I asked her to use whatever medium she wanted to convey her thoughts after sitting through the training. She did not disappoint! Read her thoughts on youth, technology and adult responsibilities in this digital world.
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