Practical Tips to Protect Your Family 🔒

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🔇 Your Voice But Not You | Voice cloning tech is exploding in popularity. Apps can generate eerily accurate replicas without requiring permission, leaving the door open for scams and impersonation. Teach your kids (and grandparents) to stay cautious about unfamiliar voice messages or calls—if something sounds off, double-check with the person directly. With AI, here’s what students need to know.

🕹️ Is Roblox Safe? You Decide | Roblox’s CEO says worried parents shouldn’t let their kids on Roblox. The platform popular with 8-12-year-olds has faced criticism for exposing kids to harmful content and online predators. Roblox claims to have robust safety tools, but parents still report struggles to keep kids safe. Teach your kids who they can trust online. You can watch our full Roblox breakdown here.

🔍 Google Gets Personal | Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, can now personalize answers using your search history. It uses your searches to tailor responses, like suggesting restaurants based on past food queries. Google plans to expand Gemini’s integration for more customized insights. It’s time we all think twice.

🚁 A Car in the Sky | This real-life flying car is straight out of Back to the Future.

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🦸‍♂️ Raise Your Ya Ya Ya | It all started with a Broadway vocal coach on TikTok. Then others jumped on board. Now, it’s a catchy way to boost your mood, with others raising their hands and chanting “ya ya ya” in support.

🍳 We’re Cooked | In teen slang, "cooked" usually means feeling exhausted, high, or in trouble. On the other hand, "cooking" means performing well or showing off talent—so if someone’s cooking, let them cook! If they’re cooked, check on them.

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🔒 Practical Tips to Protect Your Kids Online

Tech misuse is wreaking havoc on our youth—and let’s be honest, it’s affecting all of us. From cyberbullying to addictive screen time, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to face it alone.

We’re highlighting practical steps you can take to protect your family online. From setting up simple parental controls to leading by example, we’ve got you covered. Plus, we share tips on keeping communication open and staying involved without feeling like the tech police.

We’re here to make it simple. 💪

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🤖 It’s Not Going Away…

From homework help to TikTok feeds, AI is everywhere. But are students prepared to navigate this new world responsibly? Spoiler: Ignoring it isn’t an option.

In this video, we break down six essential principles every parent and educator should know to help kids use AI wisely—from understanding how it works to spotting bias and avoiding common pitfalls.

Don’t let your students fall behind.