Start Here: A No-Judgment Guide to Keeping Your Family Safe Online

Howdy! If you’ve made it here, chances are you’ve got kids using the internet and no idea where to start. Or maybe you do have an idea, but you’re still overwhelmed, tired, and wondering how many apps your kid has secretly downloaded this week.

I’ve been there. I’m still there, honestly.

This side of the blog is where I break down internet safety and digital parenting in a way that’s clear, realistic, and non-judgmental. No tech shaming, no fear-mongering. Just tools, tips, and the occasional facepalm moment we can laugh about together.

New to Parenting in the Digital World?

Start here if this all feels a little overwhelming:

• What Every Parent Should Know Before Giving Their Child a Phone

  • No drama, just the basics. Trust me, it’s better to go in prepared than to backpedal later.

• How to Set Up Parental Controls (Without Losing Your Mind)

  • How to set up limits without needing a tech support ticket or a bottle of wine.

Want to Build Good Habits (Not Just Block Stuff)?

It’s not just about rules, it’s about raising kids who know how to handle the internet.

• Digital Literacy for Kids: Teaching Safe Searching and Smart Sharing

  • What I’ve taught my kids about search engines, safe sharing, and not believing everything that Alexa tells them.

• Explaining Online Dangers Without Freaking Them Out

  • Phishing, scams, the “dark web" explained like I would to my own kid.

• Family Security Checklist (Monthly Download)

  • A once-a-month gut check for you and your crew.

Curious (or Confused) About Apps?

I dig into popular apps and platforms.

• What Is Discord? A Parent’s Guide

  • Why kids love it, what to watch for, and how to lock it down.

Tech Talk with the Kiddos. Real Conversations, Not Just Rules

Every now and then, I share real convos I’ve had with my own kid. Sometimes they’re sweet. Sometimes they’re funny. Sometimes they make me question reality.

• “Why Do Strangers Want My Username?”

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Not Sure Where to Start?

Seriously, if you’re stuck or just need to ask someone who won’t make you feel dumb, send me a message. I’ll reply when the kids are in bed and the coffee’s kicked in.

You’re doing better than you think. And you’re not doing this alone.

Welcome to Security Blanket.