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Author: Emily Tsiao

When AI Tries to Be Christian

What happens when an AI tries to be a Christian? And how should real Christians respond to all the AI hype?

On the Radar: Billie Eilish’s ‘Chihiro’, Calming Effects of VR and X’s X-rated Content

What do parents need to know about the trending Billie Eilish song? Some positive effects of VR usage. And X’s new NSFW policies.

On the Radar: ‘Grid Zero,’ Instagram’s ‘Close Friends’ and YouTube’s ‘Playables’

What are “grid zero” and “close friends” on Instagram? And how will YouTube new “Playables” affect teen’s screen time?

On the Radar: Tweens and Dating Apps, Teenage Caffeine Use, and the Cassette Tape Trend

Why are 11-year-olds on dating apps? How much caffeine is too much for teens? And why did my teen ask if I had a Walkman?

On the Radar: TikTok Alternatives, Therapy-Speak, and How Social Media Breaks Impact Body Image

What TikTok alternatives are teens seeking as a potential ban looms? What is therapy-speak? And is it helpful or harmful?

On the Radar: ‘Oil Pulling’, Popular Teens’ Sleep Habits and Mental Health Awareness Month

Is “oil pulling” safe? Do “cool kids” sleep worse? And tips on using Mental Health Awareness Month as a tech reset.

MOM-tastic Movies for Mother’s Day

For the mom who enjoys a nice family movie night, we’ve got five momtastic suggestions to consider.

On the Radar: May the Fourth, It’s Gonna Be May, and OnlyFans

Why is everyone saying, “May the Fourth be with you?” Why is Justin Timberlake flooding my May feed? And what is OnlyFans?

On the Radar: ‘Main Character Energy’, Vaping Habits and ‘Silent Reviews’

Is your teen exhibiting ‘main character vibes’? Why do young adults struggle to quit vaping? And what are ‘silent reviews’?

On the Radar: ‘Shrimp Jesus’, Parental Controls and Misogynistic YouTube Content

Who is Shrimp Jesus? Why aren’t parents using parental controls? And how is YouTube feeding boys misogynistic content?

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