⚽ World Cup Scams are Already Targeting Fans | With the 2026 World Cup underway, the FBI and security researchers warn of 4,300+ fake FIFA sites, ticket and phishing scams, and malware hidden in illegal streaming apps, exactly the “free stream” links kids tend to click. Remind your students to stick to official sources. Source: The Hacker News

🇬🇧 Britain to Ban Under-16 From Social Media | The UK announced a ban barring kids under 16 from TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, and X, following Australia's lead. Expect the debate, and the platform changes, to reach US families next. Source: NPR

📊 14% of Teens Spend 10+ Hours a Day on Screens | A new EU Eurobarometer survey put hard numbers on screen use as an EU panel finalizes child-safety recommendations. A stark reminder to check where the hours are actually going (see below). Source: European Commission

🚨 Sextortion and AI Abuse Reports are Surging | NCMEC reports financial sextortion climbed from ~13,800 (first half of 2024) to ~23,600 in 2025, with teen boys the most common targets, while AI-generated abuse material jumped to 400,000+ reports in half a year. Talk to your kids about what to do if they're targeted. The Parent ProTech Digital Footprint series can help start that conversation.

Before you set a single new screen-time rule this summer, find out where the time is actually going.

In five minutes, do a quick tech audit (and do your own first—it might surprise you 😅):

1) Check the Screen Time or Digital Wellbeing dashboard: iPhone → Settings > Screen Time | Android → Settings > Digital Wellbeing. Look at total hours, top apps, and pickups.

2) Focus on pickups: This is the hidden metric. Are they checking their phone 50, 80, 100+ times a day? It reveals whether you're dealing with intentional use or pure habit.

3) Investigate the biggest app: Open the app consuming the most time. Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube all have built-in watch-time trackers.

4) Ask them to guess first: Have your child estimate their usage before showing the numbers. The gap between perception and reality often sparks the best conversation—no lecture required.

You're not spying. You're measuring. Audit first, then decide what to change.

Want the platform-by-platform walkthrough? Our on-demand resources show you exactly where these settings live on every app, and the Summer Screen Time series helps you turn what you find into a plan. ☀️

We're launching a Parent Advisory Council, and we'd love to have you in it. Your feedback helps us understand what families find most valuable, what content feels most relevant, and what keeps parents coming back.

As a member, you may be invited to review current Parent ProTech content, share what's working for your family, and reflect on topics around technology and digital life. You'll also get early looks at new features and materials before anyone else. Participation is flexible: think occasional virtual meetings and short surveys, on your own schedule.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to have your voice as we keep building resources that help kids stay safe and thrive. 💙