Brave Parenting Guide to Chick-fil-A Play

Chick-fil-A is now in the entertainment business. As a brand, they are creating original content in shows, games, music, and podcasts and showcasing it in their new app, Chick-fil-A Play. The chicken-loving world has some questions: Do we need another gaming/entertainment app? Does Chik-fil-A’s entertainment hold up to the faith-filled and family-driven values the restaurant […]

Brave Parenting Guide to Character.ai

Character.ai is a platform designed for role-playing conversations with chatbots simulating a large variety of characters. According to 2024 analytics: the platform has more than 20 million users 60% of users are between the age of 18-24. (No data for those under 18?) Users spend an average of 2 hours/day on the platform the platform’s […]

Brave Parenting Guide to Gauth (AI Study Companion)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and learning have a tumultuous relationship, to say the least. AI makes learning so easy…or does it? Is there actual learning occurring on an AI study app like Gauth? Or is it simply doing the work for you? When it comes to kids, AI and learning can hardly compete. Kids will inevitably […]

Brave Parenting Guide to Minno – Kids Bible Videos

Minno is a streaming platform for Bible and faith-based children’s entertainment.  Minno’s website claims they are “the leading voice around the globe for using media to spark kids’ imaginations and curiosity around God and the Bible.” With so much of a child’s life already supplemented (and supplanted) by a screen, is a Bible-based entertainment platform […]

Brave Parenting Guide to Old School Summers

Screens have desecrated one of the most cherished parts of childhood: summer. As some of the last parents who grew up with an analog summer, we believe it is important to keep the screen-free spirit alive today by implementing ‘Old School Summer’ activities. Now, why do you need a guide for this? Because screens are […]

Brave Parenting Guide to AI Robots for Kids

Children are a target audience for innovation because technology companies gain customers for life if they hook them young. AI (Smart) Robots are the next big thing. Forget about the Digimons and Furbies of the past. These are intelligent, semi-humanoid robotic companions that supposedly educate, emotionally support, and enrich childhood – without your help. Here […]

Brave Parenting Guide to Chatbot Therapy Apps

What is “Chatbot Therapy”? Chatbot Therapy is AI-powered mental health care. It generally serves as a substitute for in-person or tele-health style live counseling traditionally provided by another human – not just any human, but one who is educated, trained, licensed, and experienced in providing mental health care and counseling to individuals in need. AI […]

Brave Parenting Guide to the Bible Chat App

Since OpenAi’s public release of their GPT-3 and GPT-4 Large Language Models (LLMs), the digital landscape has transformed. There is nothing left untouched by this revolutionary AI technology – including Bible Apps. Here are five facts every parent needs to know about the Bible Chat app. #1 What is Bible Chat? Just as the name […]

Brave Parenting Guide to Replika

The original “AI companion chatbot” app has grown in popularity as AI technology continues to advance. Replika can easily fly under parents’ radar; here are five facts every parent needs to know about this app.   #1 Virtual AI Companion Replika takes the anthropomorphism of AI chatbots to the furthest level possible. It is an […]

Brave Parenting Guide to Sports Betting Apps

Teenage gambling is on the rise through sports betting apps. Here is everything parents need to know about this growing form of entertainment. HOW SPORTS BETTING BECAME SO BIG For a long time, gambling in the form of sports betting was only legal in Nevada. Sports betting has a tainted history going back to 1921 […]

Brave Parenting Guide to Temu

Temu is an e-commerce platform known for their wide range of clothing and household goods but most especially for their unbelievably low prices. Is it safe for teens (or adults)? Here’s the 5 FACTS every parent needs to know.

Brave Parenting Guide to Kids Smartwatches

Smartwatches can be a good alternative to a smartphone. Our guide helps you decide if it is the right decision for your kid and which smartwatch is the best for your needs.

Brave Parenting Guide to ChatGPT

AI – whether you love it or it scares you it is here to stay. This technology is advancing every day but this Brave Parenting guide covers the basics every parent needs to know while raising tech-savvy kids.

Brave Parenting Guide to THC Vape Pens

Brave Parenting Guide to THC Vape Pens

There is a growing problem of teenage use and addiction to THC vape pens. It’s difficult to ascertain whether parents know it’s happening but don’t know how to deal with it – or – if they don’t want to know because that means they’ll have to deal with it.

For anyone who has not followed the marijuana narrative over the past five years, let’s catch everyone up to speed.

Brave Parenting Guide to Saturn

What is the app Saturn, and is it safe for kids? Saturn is a social networking app growing in popularity for the 2023 school year. It promotes the ability to share scheduling and events with friends and classmates but also boasts that it “helps manage your time.” These innocent claims are enough for many parents […]

Brave Parenting Guide to Threads

What is Threads, and is it appropriate for kids? Threads is the new “micro-blogging” app connected to Instagram. Facebook-parent Meta officially launched its competition to Twitter on Wednesday, July 5, after confirming its plans for the app only three months ago. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated: “We hope to take what Instagram does best and […]

Parental Control Resources for iOS

Navigating internet safety on iOS devices (iPhones) can be tough. Tools like OurPact, Qustodio, Bark, Net Nanny, and Mobicip can help. Each app offers unique features. They can manage screen time, block apps, filter web content, and track location. In this post, we’ll explore each app looking at their features, benefits, and challenges.  These apps […]

Parental Control Resources for Windows PCs

Monitoring a child’s online activities can be a challenge, especially if the child is technologically savvy. However, there are several methods parents can use to help ensure their child’s safety and appropriate behavior online. Here are five ways a parent can monitor their child’s computer usage.

Our Screen Time: Fix What Isn’t Working

Most smartphone-owning parents wish they spent just a little less time staring, tapping, and scrolling – at least in front of their kids. However, if we acknowledge the design, programming, and algorithms at work, it is fair to say that the odds are not in our favor. Because, let’s be real, while every one of us […]

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