Keeping Kids Safe Online Blog
The internet is a big place with lots of fun and exciting things to explore, but it can also be a bit tricky to navigate safely. The Keeping Kids Safe Online Blog is here to help kids, parents, and teachers understand how to stay safe online. We’ll talk about why it’s important to know the right ways to use the internet and how everyone can work together to protect young surfers. Dive into our blog for easy tips and advice that will help you and your family enjoy the internet safely and confidently!
Teaching Digital Safety Isn’t Optional Anymore—Here’s a Turnkey K–12 Program That Makes It Easy
Designed for teachers, tech coaches, counselors & curriculum planners preparing for Spring 2026 implementation - introducing Digital Safety Curriculum for K-12. In today’s classrooms, teachers are expected to cover far more than just reading, math, and...
What Happens When Teens Quit Social Media? Giuliana’s Story Says It All
We’ve all heard the warnings about screen time and social media overuse, but what actually happens when students step away from it completely? At Screen Guardians, we recently sat down with Giuliana Nussmeier, a recent graduate from Faustina Academy, for a raw and...
Navigating a New School Year of Screens: Holding On to What We Can Control
Screen time rules for kids have never felt more important—or more complicated. As a new school year kicks off, many parents are navigating uncharted digital territory: school-issued devices, virtual assignments, and a constant stream of online distractions. In...
How One School Transformed Its Culture by Saying “No” to Social Media
In this powerful episode of the Screen Guardians Podcast, host Katie Longhauser sits down with Principal Christina Mehaffey of Faustina Academy—a leader courageous enough to ask the hard questions about tech, culture, and the emotional well-being...
Age-Appropriate Tech: Deciding When Your Child is Ready for a Phone
When is the right time to give your child a phone? If you’ve found yourself Googling “what age should a kid get a phone?” or fielding the infamous “Hey Mom, when can I get a phone?” question, you’re not alone. In today’s digital-first world, deciding when your child...
From Grief to Grace: A Mother’s Mission to Change the Culture for Our Kids
In today’s always-connected world, navigating teen mental health and digital safety has never been more urgent—or more complex. As smartphones replace face-to-face conversations and social media becomes a primary social arena, our children are being shaped...
Reclaiming Childhood from Screens: What Every Parent Needs to Know with Katie Longhauser
In a world where 95% of teens own a smartphone and many are online “almost constantly,” how do we protect the health and innocence of our kids in today’s digital age? In a compelling interview on the Lou Desmond & Company Show, Katie Longhauser—mom of...
A Detective’s Calling: Protecting Children, On and Offline
In our latest heartfelt episode of Screen Guardians Podcast, we stepped away from headlines and stats to center on something more personal — the story behind one of the voices in this mission to protect children. Meet Kevin Cronister: a SWAT-trained detective, a...
Screens, Dopamine & Our Kids: What’s Really Going On?
If you’ve ever handed your child a tablet during a meltdown or relied on screen time to buy a few moments of peace — you’re not alone. It's a modern-day parenting tool many of us turn to. But as emotional outbursts, bedtime battles, and screen-time struggles become...
