Raising Kids Who Are Hard to Hack: How to Make Cyber Awareness a Seamless Part of Everyday Life
When I first started learning about cybersecurity, I thought it was all firewalls, complex passwords, and scary hacker movies. The kind of thing you needed a computer science degree to...
Building a Cyber-Smart Family: Lessons Every Parent Should Teach
There’s a moment in every parent’s life when you realize: your kid knows way more about tech than you do. Maybe it’s when your 10-year-old sets up your new phone...
When My Sons Were Early Teens, I Thought Parental Controls Would Solve All My Cyber Worries—Here’s How Wrong I Was
Like every parent raising kids in the digital age, I wanted to keep my sons safe online. So, I did what every “good” tech-conscious parent does—I set up parental controls....
Daaaaaddddd, Can I Have a New App? How Even I Get It Wrong Sometimes…
It happened again. “Dad, can I get this new app? Everyone has it!” Cue the parental hesitation. • What is this app? • Is it safe? • Who’s behind it?...
The Dangers of Disappearing Messages: What Parents Need to Know
“Don’t worry, the messages disappear!” That’s the pitch your tween or teen might give you when explaining why they need to use Snapchat, WhatsApp, or another app with disappearing messages....
Your Tween Wants a New App—Here’s What You Need to Check First
So your tween just hit you with the question. “Can I download this new app? Everyone at school has it!” And now, you’re in a dilemma. If you say no...
Chat Apps in 2025: Is Your Tween Talking to Strangers Online?
Your tween comes running in: “Can I download this new app? Everyone at school has it!” And here’s where most parents fumble. You might recognize the name, or maybe you...
You Think You’re Cyber-Safe? Think Again. Here’s Why Your VPN and Security Apps Aren’t Enough
So, you’ve got a VPN, a phishing simulator, and maybe even a parental control app running on your kid’s phone. You’re feeling pretty secure, right? Like you’ve built an ironclad...
Is That App Safe? A Guide for Tween Parents
Tweens and apps—it’s a combination that can feel equal parts exciting and terrifying for parents. On one hand, apps can foster creativity, connection, and learning. On the other, they open...
Daaddddd. Can I Have a New App? 5 Tips to Turn a Tween’s Request into a Win for Both of You
When your tween starts pleading for the latest app, it’s tempting to give a knee-jerk yes or no. But what if you could use this moment to teach them valuable...
Smart Glasses Are Here: What Are the Risks?
Let’s talk about smart glasses. They’re sleek, they’re innovative, and they’re already making their way into the workplace. But while they promise convenience and futuristic capabilities, they also come with...
Vehicles with Audio, Visual, and Location Tracking: What Are the Risks?
Modern vehicles are no longer just modes of transportation—they’re high-tech, data-collecting machines. From onboard audio recording to visual surveillance and real-time location tracking, these capabilities come with benefits but also...