Online Safety Resources for Parents

The UK just banned social media for kids under 16. Is the US next?

The UK just banned social media for kids under 16, but Australia tried the same thing, and 61% of teens' accounts are still active. Will this potentially happen here in America? Here's what it means for your family.

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School’s Out: 5 Summer Online Safety Tips for Parents

Summer means more screen time, and more chances for things to go wrong. Here are five simple steps to help your family stay safe this season.

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A 13-Year-Old Girl’s First Experience Using ChatGPT

Our AI-generated 13-year-old, Nevah, downloaded ChatGPT and started asking questions any 13-year-old would ask: body image, dating, conflict with parents, and more. The results were more encouraging than expected, but there are still important settings most parents don't know exist. You don't want to miss this one.

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Is ChatGPT Safe for Kids? A Parent’s Guide to AI Safety

Artificial intelligence is already part of your child’s everyday life, and for many kids, ChatGPT is their first interaction with AI technology. While AI tools can be helpful, they also introduce new risks, important conversations, and growing responsibilities for parents. Understanding how kids use ChatGPT is not an essential part of digital parenting.

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The Dangerous “Benadryl Challenge” Is Back

The "Benadryl Challenge" is a dangerous social media trend where teens take high doses of Benadryl to hallucinate on camera, and it's resurfacing again with potentially deadly consequences. Haven is urging parents to talk to their kids now, secure household medications, and know the warning signs.

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Snapchat Exposed: A 13-Year-Old Girl’s First Day on the App

Within minutes of downloading Snapchat, without searching or interacting, our 13-year-old fictional character, Nevah, was exposed to inappropriate content and language, random adult accounts, and dangerous features. This experiment reveals how quickly algorithms shape a child’s experience and why parental involvement is critical.

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Meet Nevah: Inside the Digital World of a 13-Year-Old Girl

This experiment shows what a 13-year-old sees online with a brand-new phone and default settings and how fast platforms shape her experience.

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What Is Snapchat?

Learn how Snapchat's disappearing messages, location sharing, AI chatbots, and hidden vaults make it one of the riskiest apps for teens today.

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What Is Roblox?

Discover how Roblox works and why it’s one of the most dangerous online platforms for kids today.

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Why Haven Exists.

After 8 years of speaking in schools all over the country and running 3,125 miles across America to raise awareness about online dangers, Ben Tracy turned his mission into Haven, the trusted platform helping parents protect their kids online with clarity, guidance, and community.

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