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For Parents

AI & online safety, explained for parents

Your teenager is growing up with AI. These are plain, honest guides to help you understand it, talk about it, and keep them safe — whichever tools they use.

AI & Safety

Is AI Safe for Teenagers? A Parent's Guide

What the research actually says, where the real risks are, and how to think about AI tools for a 13–18 year old without panic or denial.

8 min read · The big picture
Mental Health

AI Companions and Teen Mental Health: What Every Parent Should Know

Why AI companions feel so compelling to teens, what the warnings are really about, and the difference between healthy use and something to worry about.

7 min read · Wellbeing
Warning Signs

7 Signs Your Teen May Be Relying Too Much on an AI Chatbot

A practical checklist of the patterns worth noticing — and what to do about each one, without overreacting.

6 min read · Checklist
Conversations

How to Talk to Your Teen About AI (Without the Lecture)

Conversation starters and approaches that keep the door open, build judgement, and don't send your teenager underground.

6 min read · Scripts & tips
Online Safety

Keeping Your Child Safe Online: A Practical Guide for Parents

Beyond AI — a grounded, all-ages-of-teen guide to privacy, scams, content, and the settings and habits that actually matter.

9 min read · Foundations
App Explainers

Is Character.AI Safe for My Child? A Parent's Honest Look

A fair, current picture of the app at the centre of the safety reckoning — what happened, what changed, and what to weigh.

7 min read · App explainer
Rules & Regulation

The New Rules for AI and Kids: COPPA 2.0 and the EU AI Act, Explained

The acronyms in the news, in plain language — what COPPA, the EU AI Act, and the new chatbot rules actually mean for your child.

7 min read · Explainer
School & Learning

AI and Homework: Is Your Teen Learning or Cheating?

The number-one way teens use AI. How to tell when it's helping them learn versus doing the work for them — and how to steer toward learning.

6 min read · Practical