Digital Defense for Families

A short, powerful guide every modern parent needs.
Today’s teens live in a world where strangers don’t just hide behind fake photos — they use AI-generated faces, deepfake videos, voice cloning, and sophisticated emotional manipulation to build trust and control their victims. Catfishing has evolved, and parents must evolve with it.

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A short, essential guide for every parent of a teen in the digital age.
Sextortion is one of the fastest-growing online threats targeting teenagers today. Criminals, predators, and even peers are using grooming tactics, fake identities, AI-generated images, and emotional manipulation to pressure teens into sending photos or money — and then...

TikTok is one of the most influential spaces in a teenager’s life — but it’s also home to a growing number of scams designed to take advantage of fast-moving trends, emotional content, and the trust teens place in relatable creators. Many parents don’t know what these scams look like or how quickly they spread.

This practical guide helps families...

Instagram has become a central part of social life for many girls ages 10–14 — shaping friendships, identity, self-esteem, and how they see themselves in the world. But while girls are eager to join the platform, most parents are left unsure of what settings to use, what risks to look for, and how to guide their daughter without overwhelming her...

Roblox is one of the most popular platforms in the world for kids — and one of the most confusing for parents. With millions of user-created worlds, open chat features, private servers, friend requests, and in-game purchases, it can feel impossible to know what your child is experiencing or how to keep them safe.

This calm, parent-friendly guide...

Doxxing can happen to any family. A photo with a house number, a school logo in the background, a reused username, a heated moment in a group chat — small details add up fast. And when someone decides to expose that information, teens can feel suddenly vulnerable and afraid.

In this brief, practical guide, Eliza Trenholm walks parents through:

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A fast, essential guide every parent of a Snapchat-using teen needs to read.

Snapchat feels fun, casual, and harmless — but beneath disappearing messages and playful filters lies one of the most targeted platforms for grooming, manipulation, and sextortion. Predators choose Snapchat not by accident, but because its design allows them to approach...