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...
30 days ago • 3 min read
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...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
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:...
2 months ago • 3 min read
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,...
6 months ago • 3 min read
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...
7 months ago • 1 min read
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...
7 months ago • 3 min read
The PYE Download: December 21, 2024 Hello! Every three weeks or so, 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: Speaker Mike Johnson blocked KOSA. Four years of effort from parents like Rep. Brandon Guffey (SC), who lost his son Gavin to...
10 months ago • 4 min read
The PYE Download: November 1, 2024 Hello! Every three weeks or so, 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: A smartwatch boom amid phone-free policies. This means worried parents aren't letting go. Here's our Apple Watch Guide—enable...
12 months ago • 4 min read
The PYE Download: August 28, 2024 Hello! Every three weeks or so, 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: Snapchat now works on iPads (natively) - Parents will want to ensure - more than ever - that no apps can be downloaded to iPads...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read