Teens are using Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok in different ways but research finds that most teens self-report that it has no positive or negative impact on mental health though there are issues regarding bullying and harassment.

Online gambling is for adults only but an increasing number of kids are doing it. ConnectSafely Educatin Director Kerry Gallagher advises parents on conversations they can have with their teens,

There needs to be a balance between helping parents protect their kids and avoiding overly complex parental control tools.

Young people are starting to push back against Big Tech.

A 2026 study published in Social Science & Medicine found that boys and men in the U.S. and Canada who frequently engaged with fitness-focused social media were significantly more likely to report intentions to use steroids.

AI systems may act like humans but they aren’t people nor are they databases filled with verified information. They’re software designed to generate humanlike responses by predicting likely word patterns based on vast amounts of data. And that can be a problem.

A report from Sesame Workshop's Joan Ganz Cooney Center finds that parents are on a "tech family cycle" that can be exhausting. Larry Magid speaks with its author, Amanda Lenhart

AI generated influencers can lead to teens spending  money and experiencing low self-esteem

AI has entered the lives of most teens but teens and parents have different attitudes towards its impact.

Even though there are a lot of scams, some offers are legitimate. It may be OK to send money, but only after you do some research.