Feature · Apr 2026
The "Your package is held" text your kid got is almost certainly a scam.
Smishing attacks are climbing, and teens click faster than adults. Here's how to spot them, how to talk about them, and the two iOS/Android settings that filter most of them out.
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A reasonable rule for group chats before age 13.
Not "ban them all" — something more nuanced that actually holds.
"AI friend" apps, explained for parents.
Character.AI, Replika, and the new wave — what they do and where to be cautious.
KOSA, COPPA, and your kid's school iPad.
The two laws parents actually need to understand, explained without legalese.
Making YouTube actually kid-safe (it's not the Kids app).
The real fix is Restricted Mode plus a Supervised account. Here's the setup.
What your kid's school can actually see on their Chromebook.
Less than you think, in some places; more than you think, in others.
How to ask a 12-year-old about their day online.
Specific questions that get more than "fine."