This post helps clarify the policy details. Here’s what each law aims to do, what has already been passed, what is still being debated, and — most importantly — what you can start doing at home right now while Congress finalizes these laws. In March 2026, three important online safety laws for kids advanced through Congress in the same week. It’s exciting because, for the first time in years...
The apps parents should know about in 2026 are mostly ones they’ve never heard of. TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram — most parents have heard warnings about them by now. However, the platforms that caused real harm in 2025 were newer, quieter, and far less familiar. They launched without fanfare, spread quickly by word of mouth among teenagers, and reached millions of users before parents...
Is your child already chatting with an AI bot? You might not even realize which one they’re using. Unlike social media platforms, AI chatbots are subtle—no public feeds, follower counts, or visible activity. These conversations happen quietly in the background, initially feeling helpful but gradually transforming into something most parents never saw coming: a genuine relationship. In this...
You’ve said yes to the phone. Now comes the part no one tells you about. Between creating accounts, turning on location sharing, figuring out which filter to enable, and deciding how much screen time is actually reasonable — setting up a child’s first smartphone can feel like a second job. Most parents either rush through it and regret it later, or overthink it and never feel like...
