One day, your child is holding your hand as they cross the street, and before you know it, they’re booking a one-way ticket overseas. The journey from childhood to full independence happens in stages—each one bringing new challenges, new freedoms, and new...
As technology advances, parental tools like location tracking apps have become increasingly popular. Apps such as Life360 promise peace of mind to parents by showing their teen’s location in real-time. While the intention behind these tools is safety, the reality is...
When we think of safety apps for teens, most of us imagine tools designed for parental control—apps that track, monitor, and manage every move a teen makes. While these apps might provide peace of mind to parents, they often come at the expense of a teenager's...
Empowering Teens to Navigate the World Safely As young people step into the world and begin to assert their independence, they encounter a unique set of challenges—socially, emotionally, and even physically. Today’s teens face a rapidly changing landscape, where...
Parental control apps, while designed with good intentions, can have significant effects on a teen’s sense of independence. Here are the top five ways these apps impact teens as they navigate the journey to adulthood. Erosion of TrustTeens often see parental control...
