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Zach at his desk in headphones and glasses, focused at his laptop with an external keyboard — creating, not passively scrolling

AI & Digital LiteracyApril 21, 2026

How Much Screen Time Is Actually OK? An Honest Mom’s Answer

The real question isn’t how much screen time they had. It’s whether they’re getting any better at putting it down.

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Julia at a dining table deep in a lego build, surrounded by piles of pieces, completely absorbed in the project — no screen in sight

AI & Digital LiteracyApril 21, 2026

30 Screen-Free Activities That Actually Work (Ages 6–14)

The best screen-free activities aren’t rescues from boredom. They’re the default your kid turns to before the boredom kicks in.

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Julia arranging small figures on a table for a stop-motion film, planning each frame by hand

AI & Digital LiteracyMarch 10, 2026

Media Literacy for Kids: How to Raise Critical Thinkers in a Digital World

Your kid’s favourite YouTuber says it’s “the best slime in the world.” Do they know who paid for that opinion?

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Child typing on a laptop with a thoughtful expression, parent watching nearby

AI & Digital LiteracyMarch 1, 2026

How to Teach Kids to Prompt AI (So It Actually Helps Them Learn)

“Tell me about volcanoes” gets you a wall of nothing useful. The difference between a bad prompt and a good one is one question.

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Parent and child sitting together looking at a laptop with curious expressions

AI & Digital LiteracyFebruary 18, 2026

AI Myths vs. Facts: What Kids (and Parents) Get Wrong

AI will outsmart all humans within five years. AI has feelings. AI is always right. Your kids believe at least one of these.

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Zach working on his laptop at a desk overlooking the ocean through floor-to-ceiling windows

AI & Digital LiteracyDecember 19, 2025

How to Teach Kids About AI in 2026 (Without Fear or Hype)

A chatbot can write a whole story in two seconds. That doesn’t mean it wrote a good one — and your kid needs to know the difference.

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