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From Rizz to Gyatt to SMH. Slang is a huge part of the way #genz and #genalpha communicate online. We've compiled a slang dictionary to help #parents and #teachers decode the forbidden language of youth. Kids online safety is a serious topic, communication between kids and parents is key, but that didn't stop us from having a bit of fun with the task of creating a comprehensive dictionary. We've also created a fun little questionnaire to help parents and grandparents (grown ups) test their knowledge. Link in first comment.

The Internet can be scary, but it is an undeniable resource for learning and growth. Here are 10 amazing FREE reading Websites for kids you should know about. https://lnkd.in/dusJkAT2

Another Safeseal spotlight - Today on Pingo by Findmykids. A wonderful App for families that lets parents keep track of their children when they're out in the world. Link in first comment THINGS WE LIKE ABOUT FINDMYKIDS: 🗺️ Lets you track where your kids are in the world 🔊 Lets you send a sound alert to your child's phone 🪫 Lets you track your child's phone battery usage 👂 Lets you listen in on your child's device Young people want privacy and freedom. It's a big part of growing up. They need it, and its our job as parents to give it to them. But it's our responsibility as parents to keep them safe, and intervene when we have to. Findmykids gives you the tools to do so. Well done team: Roman Epishin Полина Пардасова Egor Zolotukhin Olga Borozdina Mickael Durand Growthhacker / digital operating partner Maxim Shalunov Elizaveta Tolstikova Vadikh Giniatulin Anton Larchenkov Nikolai Kuznetsov Irina Bessmertnaya Vera Rukovich George Kolosnitsyn Elias Grigoryan Ann Kamenskikh Julia Kourova And more...

Should social media platforms come with warning labels? If you think otherwise comment below. ⚠️ The recent recommendation by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy to include warning labels on social media platforms highlights a growing concern about the negative impact of social media on the mental health of teenagers. 😨 This suggestion follows an increasing body of research indicating a significant decline in mental health among U.S. teens, often linked to social media usage. ☝️ CONTEXT Rising Mental Health Concerns! There has been a notable rise in mental health issues among teenagers in the United States over the past decade. Reports indicate increases in depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts among teens, which some experts attribute to the pervasive use of social media. Research Findings! Various studies have found correlations between heavy social media use and negative mental health outcomes. These include disrupted sleep patterns, exposure to cyberbullying, unrealistic comparisons to others, and increased feelings of isolation. Policy Responses! In response to these concerns, there have been calls for greater regulation and oversight of social media platforms. The idea of adding warning labels is akin to health warnings on cigarette packs, meant to inform users of potential risks associated with usage. ✍️ SURGEON GENERAL’s RECCOMENDATIONS Dr. Vivek Murthy's recommendation aims to increase awareness about the potential mental health risks of social media. This move is part of a broader effort to promote mental well-being and ensure that young people and their parents are more informed about the possible negative impacts of excessive social media use. 🏃 CHALLENGES AND IMPLICATIONS Implementation! Adding warning labels to social media platforms would require cooperation from tech companies. This may face resistance due to concerns about user engagement and advertising revenue. Effectiveness! The effectiveness of such labels in changing behavior is uncertain. While warning labels on tobacco products have had some impact, it remains to be seen if similar measures on social media would significantly alter usage patterns among teens. Broader Strategies! This recommendation is likely to be part of a larger strategy to address teen mental health, including promoting digital literacy, encouraging healthy online habits, and providing better access to mental health resources. 💬 CONCLUSION The suggestion to include Surgeon General’s warnings on social media platforms reflects a growing recognition of the serious impact these platforms can have on teen mental health. While the implementation and effectiveness of such a measure are still subjects of debate, it represents a proactive step towards addressing an urgent public health issue. As this conversation evolves, it will be crucial to consider a multi-faceted approach that includes education, regulation, and support to effectively support the mental well-being of young people.

Kicking off the week with an Astro Safeseal spotlight. Our badging system that certifies kid-tech and family-tech products for safety, experience, quality and outcome. We were delighted to award FABA with an Astrosafe Safeseal earlier this year, rewarding their approach to quality entertainment in early years through a speaker built specifically for kids that lets them pick their own stories by tapping books and cards to the speaker. (Link in first comment) A refreshing product in a world where screens dominate. Congratulations to team FABA Matteo Fabbrini Francesco Poloniato Chiara Gava Davide Doretto Zahir Fetovski Alberto Sordon Sara Visentin Anna Bressanin Vanessa Vidali Vittoria Zanin Andrea Clerici Cristiano Faenza Maddalena Bulighin Alice Genovese Giulia Salerno Marco Bonamigo Laura Angela Tonus Laura Guarelli Annalisa Veronese Elena Meneghin Matilde Merlo and many more... Thank you for creating such a wonderful product for families and children, and we look forward to your continued success!

💥NEW PARTNERSHIP💥 AstroSafe has officially teamed up with Troomi Wireless in an exclusive partnership that will see our kid-safe browser roll out to all Troomi families across the United States this fall as their default Internet browser! Troomi’s vision is inspiring, and their product is nothing short of genius! Kid-safe phones and plans, built for children, teens and their family, right out of the box. A breath of fresh Air, and a much needed product for families that care about the digital safety of their children. By partnering with AstroSafe, Troomi will be offering all of their customers across the USA the ability to let their children use the internet in a safe environment that aligns with Troomi’s promise and values. Link in first comment to learn more about how we're integrating with Troomi, and what this means for their customers.

Regardless of how you feel about teens using social media, it’s clear to most parents that disappearing messages can lead to tricky and potentially dangerous situations. Which apps have disappearing messages? When do these messages disappear, and can they be recovered? We’ll explore five popular apps with disappearing messages, explain how they work, and provide guidance on what you can do.

It's about time we properly announced this AstroSafe partnership with CampuStore Srl and Lenovo. 10,000+ devices onboard with our browser. 50,000+ students kept safe at all times. 60+ schools serviced since January 2024. Every child has the right to be safe online, and every child has the right to access Humanity's greatest tool - the Internet. Well done to all involved, and lots more to come from this powerful partnership! Joe Brown Alexis Bardini Pierluigi Lanzarini and Lisa Lanzarini. Lets Go!

🔈 Utah has launched a second lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the popular social media platform of knowingly operating "in part like a virtual strip club" and facilitating the sexual exploitation of young users. The lawsuit focuses on TikTok Live, a feature that allows users to livestream videos of themselves while viewers can send them money. 👏 Good to see steps being taken to protect social media users, especially young people by local governments. How do you feel about TikTok? Full story here: https://lnkd.in/gy9jv7ye

💥🤝NEW PARTNERSHIP🤝💥 We joined forces with the good folks at CampuStore Srl and Lenovo to bring schools all over Italy a safe and secure browsing experience to all students. SINCE JANUARY 2024 WE HAVE 💻 📱 10,000+ devices onboarded with a safe browser ☔ ☺️ 50,000+ students kept safe and secure online 🏫 🇮🇹 60+ schools across Italy serviced More to come from this powerful combo, and congratulations to all involved for making this happen! Filippo Yacob, Joe Brown, Pierluigi Lanzarini, and Lisa Lanzarini. Every child has the right to be safe online, and every child has the right to access humanities greatest tool - The Internet! But in a world where the alternative is either: A) No browsers at all, or B) Broken filters and big-tech parental settings that don't work We're letting our children down. We're not teaching them how to use the internet responsibly, we just shield them from it until we can't no more! Keeping kids safe online is a mission we know advocates like David Preece from Troomi Wireless, Titania Jordan from Bark and Lance Black from Gabb share! We've dedicated the last 3 years of our lives to one thing, and one thing only. Building the best kid-safe browser and search engine with in built parental controls (That plug into third party parent portals with extensive APIs) - SO YOU DON't HAVE TO! Onwards! https://lnkd.in/eTGrqdXF