Parental Control Just Got Smarter
As kids spend more time online, the risks they face are growing and evolving. Cyberbullying, sextortion, and self-harm can now surface anywhere, from a text message to a private note or unsent draft. At CyberSafely, we built a tool to help parents see early signs of danger, not after something happens, but before. Introducing the […]
Dangerous Apps: What Parents Need to Know in 2025
A recent warning from the Fort Collins Police Department reminds us that the most dangerous apps on a child’s device often don’t look dangerous at all. Hidden behind harmless icons or friendly branding, these apps can expose children to serious online risks like sextortion, cyberbullying, grooming, and data exploitation. Some of the apps flagged by […]
What To Do If Your Child Is a Victim of Sextortion
Understanding Sextortion Sextortion is a form of online abuse where a person threatens to share sexual images or information unless demands are met. Most victims are tricked or manipulated into sending content. The abuser then uses fear and shame to maintain control. This guide is here to help you respond, calmly, clearly, and with care. […]
After Watching Adolescence, We’re All Wondering the Same Thing: Are Our Kids Really Safe Online?
If you’ve watched the new series Adolescence, you probably had a moment where you paused, maybe even felt a pit in your stomach. The messages. The screenshots. The things kids typed in a moment of hurt or pressure or loneliness. What hit hardest wasn’t the drama. It was the realism. Because so much of what happens […]
Are Parental Controls Enough?
Why Direct Messages and Ephemeral Features Remain a Blind Spot Parental controls help many families feel safer about online activity. Yet they often fail to monitor private, encrypted, or disappearing chats. This gap creates a blind spot for parents who rely too much on software filters. Parental Controls: A Partial Solution Many tools block explicit […]