As we step into a new year, tech will continue to shape the way our children interact with the world. With new devices and social media platforms emerging daily, and if your kids received a device for Christmas,  it is crucial  to establish guidelines that help your child develop healthy habits while ensuring their safety. Here are the top five rules that that will not only support you as a parent, but will also keep your child safe online.

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, the influence of data on our lives has never been more profound. For parents, understanding how this data shapes our children's world is essential. The online world is not just an extension of reality; it is a reality of its own—one that can significantly affect our children's beliefs, behaviors, and emotional well-being. When data reinforces these lived realities, we must pay attention.

X, per new policy guidelines, is allowing pornography. There are no parental controls on X. Because it is considered an adult app. So the only thing standing between your kid and a twitter education on porn and sexuality is a fake birthday. Read that again. We know that our youth are experiencing a mental health crisis. Teens are still forming their sense of self and developing values and beliefs. Exposure to explicit content on sites like X can lead to confusion, distorted views of sexuality, and body image issues. Pornography often portrays unrealistic and exaggerated depictions of sex and relationships. Teenagers who are exposed to this content, again, may develop unrealistic expectations about sex, intimacy, and body image, which can negatively impact their future relationships and sexual experiences.