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!
The Early Beginnings of Kids Digital Health Hub
Welcome to Kids Digital Health Hub, a community born from a mother's journey from nursing to digital advocacy. Our mission is to empower parents and educators in navigating the complexities of children's digital well-being and digital mental health. Founded by 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...
When Schools Fail: A Predator at the Dance
In this hard-hitting episode of Screen Guardians, Katie and Kevin uncover a deeply disturbing incident that took place at an elementary school dance in the Blue Valley School District, highlighting the urgent need for a comprehensive school safety policy....
Modern Parenting in The Digital Age: Why Today’s Parents Are Doing More Than Ever
Parenting has never been easy—but in today’s hyper-connected, tech-saturated world, raising children brings a completely new set of challenges. Devices are everywhere. Screens are always on. And digital dangers? They don’t knock before entering your home. While...
A Wake-Up Call for Digital Parents: Jenny Taylor’s Powerful Story on Navigating Tween Cyberbullying, Friendship, and Digital Boundaries
Parenting in the digital age is complicated—messy, emotionally intense, often uncertain, and more than ever, essential. In an eye-opening episode of the Screen Guardians podcast, host Katie speaks with her long-time friend, businesswoman, and devoted...
Understanding Anxiety in Kids in the Digital Age: A Conversation with School Counselor Kat Kaplan
In a world that's increasingly dominated by screens, social media, and digital distractions, our children are growing up facing challenges that didn’t exist just a generation ago. At the Kids Digital Health Hub, we're committed to helping families understand...
Exposed: The Hidden Link Between Pornography and Sex Trafficking
Pornography and sex trafficking have a deeper link than many parents realize. With children encountering pornography as early as 10 years old, their vulnerability to online grooming and exploitation increases. This article will uncover why parents need to be vigilant...
How to Shield Your Kids From Sextortion Risks Online
In a world where our children live increasingly online, predators are finding terrifyingly sophisticated ways to exploit them. One of the most alarming threats today is sextortion—a growing cybercrime that preys on young people’s trust and vulnerability, often...
Protecting and Preserving Childhood: A Mission Born from Experience
The digital age has presented us with incredible opportunities to connect, learn, and grow — but it hasn’t come without its challenges, especially for parents striving to raise children in a world dominated by technology. As the host of our podcast, Screen Guardians,...
Protecting Childhood in a Digital World: Conversations That Matter
Welcome to the Kids Digital Health Hub, where we tackle one of the most pressing concerns for modern parents: navigating the digital landscape to protect children. In our latest podcast episode, I, Katie Longhauser—mom and advocate for digital health—sat down with...
