Research Explainers
We translate the latest child safety research into plain-English guides with practical actions. Each explainer is evidence-based, jargon-free, and designed to help families make informed decisions.
AI Chatbots and Children: What It Means for Families
A plain-English look at how AI chatbots work, why children find them compelling, and what families can do to stay informed and in control.
Livestream Culture: What Families Should Know
How livestreaming platforms work, why they attract young audiences, and what parents should watch for.
Age Ratings and Maturity: What to Actually Look For
What age ratings mean, where they fall short, and how to assess whether content is right for your child.
How Online Trends Affect Younger Children
Why viral challenges, memes, and trends reach younger children faster than parents expect, and how to respond.
What Parents Often Miss About Group Chats
The hidden dynamics of children's group chats, from social pressure to content sharing, and how to guide your child.
How Digital Habits Affect Sleep and Stress
What research says about screen time, sleep quality, and stress in children, and evidence-based strategies for healthier digital habits.
Understanding Privacy Defaults in Plain English
What default privacy settings actually mean on popular platforms, and the changes every family should make immediately.
Social Discovery and Friend-Making Apps: The Risks
Why apps designed to help people meet new friends pose particular risks for children, and what families need to know.
Neurodivergent Children and Online Safety: What Families Should Know
How autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent conditions can affect a child's online experiences and what families can do to provide appropriate support.
Sibling Dynamics in the Digital World
How brothers and sisters influence each other's online behaviour, and how parents can manage different needs across age groups.
Does Parental Monitoring Actually Work? What the Research Says
An evidence-based look at whether parental monitoring tools and strategies are effective, and when they can backfire.
Children and AI-Generated Content: What Families Need to Know
How AI-generated images, text, and video affect children, including deepfakes, misinformation, and the blurring of reality.