đ§đťâđťIs your child protected from p*rn on their school Chromebook?
|
Hello Reader, School-issued Chromebooks are here to stay, and many parents are worried that schools arenât keeping them safe for kids.â And weâve got lots of proof! A Common Sense Media survey revealed that of the teens who reported viewing pornography during the school day, 44% did so on school-issued devices. Shockingly, many districts issue Chromebooks as early as Kindergarten! And weâve heard reports of young students viewing porn on school issued Chromebooks. Parents often find themselves frustrated with school IT controls that arenât strict enough to protect kids. So, what can you do when schools issue devices that donât align with your familyâs media standards? Weâve got you covered. Our latest article, Chromebook Safety Made Simple: 5 Essential Tips for a Safer School Year, dives into the risks and reveals five essential steps every parent should take to make Chromebooks safer for your child. We tackle questions like:
Youâll also find resources to help your child build their crucial internal filter. Donât miss this important read to ensure your child has a safer school year.
Kindly, Kristen P.S. We need your stories! Has your child, or a child under your care, been able to access porn through a porn site or other platform, even after doing everything in your power to block it? Please hit REPLY and share your story with us! Your stories will help with an upcoming crucial court case! P.P.S. Instagram Live! I sat down with Melanie Hempe of Screen Strong this morning where we discussed how porn harms children's mental health, relationships, and motivation. We also discuss what to do, as well as what not to do as children learn about pornography. You can watch it HERE. đ¨Free and discounted phones just in time for Back-to-School!
|
Defend Young Minds
Hello Reader, Last Friday I was supposed to be on a flight to Missouri to keynote at the âRise Up & Buildâ conference. As many of you know, a huge winter storm in the South and Eastern U.S. put the kibosh on a lot of plans! Including my 4 Pillars of Protection⢠presentation! So today, I wanted to share a quick overview of my most popular keynote address: The 4 Pillars of Protection: A Proactive Plan for Defending Kids against Predators and Pornography. The 4 Pillars came after years of...
Hello Reader, Child sex trafficking is probably the furthest thing from your mind right now. After all, your child is home safe and sound, tucked into their cozy bed at night. But what if I told you thatâs exactly where kids are most at risk of being trafficked? And what if I also told you that with protective guardrails, it doesnât have to be? Today, sex trafficking doesnât begin on the streets or with a stranger in a van. It begins quietly: on a device, through a message, a game chat, or a...
Hello Reader, Itâs mid-January, but 2026 is still fresh! If youâre looking for a simple, screen-free way to help your child: build emotional health feel calmer, and think clearer, Journaling is a wonderful place to start. It doesnât have to be fancyâjust a few minutes with pen and paper can make a real difference. In fact, Iâm trying this new journaling strategy with my family! Journaling builds powerful brain connections Journaling helps the brain âsort the pile.â When kids put feelings into...