One [Cybersafety] Rule to Rule Them All

Last updated on August 9th, 2026 at 04:32 pmHave your children ever done something that you specifically told them not to do? Did you ever do something that your parents told you not to do when you were a child? The answer to both of those questions is probably yes. That’s why I never recommend that parents give their kids an order about cybersafety that is too restrictive. Examples of this would... 

Why Parents Need to Know About 764

Last updated on March 15th, 2026 at 08:15 pm Previously for Pediatric Safety, I have written on cybersafety issues about specific apps, including Instagram and on how predators actively try to hunt our children. Recently, my local police department reported that through October 2025, they have made 17 arrests for predators against children. What’s more, over the past three years, they reported... 

Why I Don’t Care That October is Bullying Prevention Month

Last updated on November 24th, 2025 at 06:18 pmEvery October is Bullying Prevention Month, and I couldn’t care less about it. Let me explain why that’s the case. If you’ve read any of my previous articles for Pediatric Safety, you know that I write about cybersafety, which often includes cyberbullying. Certainly, the awareness bullying prevention gets during October is a good thing. Every little... 

One Really Surprising Way Kids Are Using Artificial Intelligence

Last updated on September 27th, 2025 at 12:09 amStories are in the news daily about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how kids use it. This article is not meant to be a doom bringer, criticizing AI as something to be avoided at all costs. I use it myself for both personal and professional use. Clearly, it has benefits to using it and students need to know how to use it wisely. But it... 

Avoiding Clickbait: 6 Ways to Protect Your Family

Last updated on July 6th, 2025 at 03:15 pmHave you ever followed a link and been surprised by what you saw or regretted doing it? Have your kids? If so, ask yourself this question: “Do you your kids share any devices with any other members of your family?” That’s an important question because of the potential dangers associated with Clickbait. In addition to having family members fighting... 

What Parents Need to Know About Section 230

Last updated on March 29th, 2025 at 04:02 pmAnyone who has been online at all in recent years has probably seen something that they wish that they hadn’t seen. And in the recent U.S. elections, people from all sides have complained about what was being said online, claiming that some of it ranged from hate speech to outright lies. Despite the initial conclusion one may jump to that the internet has...