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Chris McKenna | Protect Young Eyes

We help families, schools, and churches create safer digital spaces. Live talks: kids K-12, staff, and parents. Curriculum, app & device guides. Become a PYE member! #delayistheway

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My Debut Book! ⭐️ Turning Misery to Mission.

The PYE Download: Resource Edition! Turning Misery into a Mission My debut book, 5 Habits of the Tech-Ready Family, is available for pre-order now! I thought I’d be a CFO someday. But life sometimes turns on individual moments! Like the 2014 moment, when I volunteered to teach parents about online porn at our church. See, I had battled porn for years on my own. A childhood curiosity sparked by a stack of magazines was ignited by the “always accessible” internet of the 1990’s, and fanned by...

The PYE Download: February 23, 2026 Hello! Every few weeks, we share the latest digital news that impacts your family, update you on what the Protect Young Eyes team is up to, and end with a quick note from Chris. We hope our research helps you feel informed and confident, and that our work with schools, churches, and non-profits is motivating. Thank you for reading this! The latest news: Over a dozen countries consider social media age limits (WSJ). Australia took a chance in December, and...

The PYE Download: November 25, 2025 Hello! Every few weeks, we share the latest digital news that impacts your family, update you on what the Protect Young Eyes team is up to, and end with a quick note from Chris. We hope our research helps you feel informed and confident, and that our work with schools, churches, and non-profits is motivating. Thank you for reading this! The latest news: Roblox will now require AI face scanning to estimate age (NY Times). We want kids to have a safer...

Resources recommended by our community. #delayistheway iPads hurt curious kids Reminder: iPads are big iPhones! They have browsers, FaceTime, texting, social media, Roblox, YouTube, and more. The only app I trust on iPads and iPhones to help curious kids ask their curious questions is ANGELQ. Read More about ANGEL Another amazing parent talk in Chicago was about to begin! We always arrive an hour early to ensure the tech works as expected. I love the quiet moments before parents arrive when I...

The PYE Download: September 25, 2025 Hello! Every few weeks, we share the latest digital news that impacts your family, update you on what the Protect Young Eyes team is up to, and end with a quick note from Chris. We hope our research helps you feel informed and confident, and that our work with schools, churches, and non-profits is motivating. The latest news: Kids are checking out books in record numbers! After a school in Louisville, KY, removed cell phones, kids are heading to the...

Resources recommended by our community. #delayistheway AI Companions explained Young humans are wired for connection. And now they have AI friends in their pockets who obey and flirt. We explain how to avoid the harm and use AI for good. Learn More Here According to my friend Dr. Jim Winston, "Connecting to others is as strong a feeling as hunger to the adolescent brain." It's no wonder 72% of teens use AI companions regularly (Common Sense Media). What layers of protection are needed? How...

Chris McKenna at the White House

The PYE Download: August 14, 2025 Hello! We're back! Every few weeks, we share the latest digital news that impacts your family, update you on what the Protect Young Eyes team is up to, and end with a quick note from Chris. We hope our research helps you feel informed and confident, and that our work with schools, churches, and non-profits is motivating. The latest news: AI companions are hijacking adolescence. Common Sense Media reported that 72% of teens are using them. Examples:...

The PYE Download: May 12, 2025 Hello! Every few weeks, we share the latest digital news that impacts your family, update you on what the Protect Young Eyes team is up to, and end with a quick note from Chris. We hope our research helps you feel informed and confident, and that our work with schools, churches, and non-profits is motivating. The latest news: Roblox continues to exploit. Digital behavior experts, Revealing Reality, created test accounts and found "deeply disturbing" games,...

Resources recommended by our community. #delayistheway Block Porn Anywhere. By understanding the domain name system, anyone can block porn on any device. Learn More Here Big tech is sending out an army of lobbyists to strike against anything that holds them accountable. We won't stop pushing for better policies, but they're slow. The best way to protect your kids starts at home. You are strong! And together we're even stronger. Quick Resources: Giving a device? Use This. One mom crafted a...

The PYE Download: March 25, 2025 Hello! Every few weeks, we share the latest digital news that impacts your family, update you on what the Protect Young Eyes team is up to, and end with a quick note from Chris. We hope our research helps you feel informed and confident, and that our work with schools, churches, and non-profits is motivating. The latest news: ADOLESCENCE is a must-watch miniseries. A gripping look into digital childhood. I shared some thoughts here. Canada wants to shut off US...