Juliette Blake’s Post

What are you doing on the 20th of July? Join us at the Brace Conference where kids and teenagers from all over the world meet to connect, share interests, and inspire others! Learn from teen tech experts, collaborate on projects, and make lifelong friends. Register now and be part of something amazing! #BraceConference #TechForYouth #brace24 #ConnectAndLearn

🌟 As we're closing 2024, let's look ahead to 2025: Our co-founders at k-ID share their perspectives on the key shifts transforming the digital world for kids and teens. From evolving regulations to age-appropriate experiences, discover what’s shaping the future of online safety. 💡 ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_hjTVbw

Season 1 Finale of Connected & Courageous: Tech & Teens! What if the key to navigating teens and tech is asking the right questions? In this season wrap-up, Erin reflects on key takeaways, from cyberbullying to online creativity, and shares one simple step to connect with the young people in your life. Stream now—don’t miss it: https://lnkd.in/eqUvsqmd #ConnectedAndCourageous #TechAndTeens #SeasonFinale #DigitalParenting #NavigatingTech

KOSA and COPPA 2.0 are finally coming to a vote. 🤩🤞 We might finally get some real legal frameworks to help protect American kids in the digital realm!! Breathlessly watching that develop. Meanwhile, as the landscape of regulations starts to finally evolve, I am struck over and over again by this: Everything at state and federal levels really hinges on apps and sites knowing how old their users are — and on them knowing that without an unconstitutional invasion of everyone’s privacy, or risking massive sensitive-data leaks. A valuable approach to this is being developed by the brilliant Lynzi Ziegenhagen and team* over at Bandio.com, in partnership with Common Sense Media** Bandio is building a simple way to communicate a user’s age to a platform, without ANY personally identifiable information being collected by the platform. Private, reusable, and about as easy as CAPTCHA. Go, try creating a demo age band at bandio.com and imagine the possibilities. 🤔 What platforms do YOU think should have something more robust than just the ineffective honor system of asking “Are you over 18?” or to “Enter your birthdate.”? Where should age checks like Bandio be used?  👀 Let’s band together for a nicer net, y’all!! 💻❤️ ----- *Full disclosure: I have been helping with some special projects at Bandio, and it's been an honor to do so. And I'm truly interested in and grateful for your feedback and thoughts, in comments or DMs or however you like to reach out to me. ** If you're a parent or think about kids & media at all, I assume you are well-acquainted with Common Sense Media. If not, I highly recommend their valuable resources! :) #PassKOSA #KOSA #Bandio

🤔Have you ever thought about how mindless scrolling is affecting you? Time often seems to slip away when we are scrolling through social media, playing a game or shopping online. But the problem isn’t technology, it’s the cleverly crafted features designed to maximise profit by grabbing our attention, especially children’s. In our latest episode of #TechThisOut! Baroness Beeban Kidron and 5Rights Junior Youth Ambassador Matheo talk about the design choices that keep us plugged in. Listen now 🎧 https://lnkd.in/dUnSUcZf #AddictiveTech #TechAndSociety #DigitalResponsibility #YouthVoices #AddictiveDesign

🌟 Happy Children’s Day 2024! 🌟 "Back in my day, swiping was for cleaning floors, not screens!" 😂 Yet here’s my 4-year-old niece—browsing Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat like a mini pro! It’s amazing (and a little humbling) to watch her navigate these platforms effortlessly… Meanwhile, I didn’t even see a smartphone until I was 17! 📱 *Gen Alpha is growing up with tech at their fingertips. Sure, they’re learning fast, becoming little digital wizards 🧙♂️, but what are we trading off? Will they lose touch with the world outside their screens? 🤔 As we embrace this digital age, let’s aim for balance. How can we raise a generation that’s tech-smart and world-smart? 🌍 What’s one “offline” experience you think all kids should have? #GenAlpha #Techsavy #ChildrensDay #DigitalGeneration

🚨 Hidden tech dangers every parent needs to know! 🚨 In this episode of Family Vision, Rob Rienow sits down with Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes, to uncover the surprising risks technology poses for kids—from Apple Watches to social media algorithms. Get practical strategies to create safer digital spaces and guide your children through the tech world. Don’t miss this conversation packed with tools and wisdom for protecting your child’s innocence! Listen now: visionaryfam.com/s02e230/ #Parenting #TechSafety #ProtectYoungEyes

1 in 4 persons thinks that there is nothing that can be done to prevent dementia, yet evidence suggests that 40% of dementia could be delayed or prevented by modifiable risk factors, such as adopting a healthy diet, staying active and socially engaged. It's never too early to start. Changes take place in the brain 20 years before seeing any of the outward signs of dementia - take your brain health into your own hands and make small changes today for a potentially much bigger impact later. https://lnkd.in/eDH5vnFQ.

📣 Announcing Hackathon Speakers | Part 1 📣 When I first came up with the idea for the hackathon, I knew I had to have an expert speaker to kick-off the event. The problem of addictive technology is certainly not new and many solutions have already been attempted. I didn’t want people to feel like I did in high school science classes when we were repeating experiments that had already been performed a million times. Why even bother? I want participants to feel that there is potential for real innovation. That’s where the expert comes in. Dr. Jay Olson, who researches smartphone addiction at the University of Toronto, will share the latest research on phone addiction, including what researchers have learned about which tactics are more and less effective to combat it. The hackathon attendees will use the latest research as a jumping off point to design solutions that could really make a difference. Website with more information is linked in the comments. I really hope you’ll join us! ————————————————————————————— DM me if you need help getting the ticket approved for learning & development budget.