Parent Guides
We help intentional parents get quickly educated about games, apps, social tech, AI, and more— so you can make informed, deliberate decisions for your family's digital life.
No jargon. No panic. Just clear, practical guidance from parents who get it.
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Are you navigating new tech frontiers with your kid?
Confused about Minecraft, Roblox, or worried about screen addiction?
Navigating group chats, Discord, or other messaging?
Feeling social pressure for your kid to have TikTok, Instagram, or a phone?
Familiar with "brainrot," "rizz," or other internet culture your kid's into?
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Clear, practical guides organized by what you're navigating right now
Minecraft & Roblox
The Intentional Parent's Guide to Minecraft
Learn about how Minecraft is not really a video game, but more like a social platform. Understand creative vs survival, friends-only vs public servers, and when online play changes everything.
The Intentional Parent's Guide to Roblox
Roblox is a platform of millions of user-made games. Understand the risks, the benefits, and how to set up account restrictions that actually protect your child.
Video Games
The Intentional Parent's Guide to Fortnite
Fortnite is a competitive shooter with building mechanics and constant updates. Understand Battle Royale, Creative Mode, and how to set parental controls that work.
Alternatives to Minecraft & Roblox
A framework for understanding the difference between healthy, enriching video games and open-ended gaming platforms.
If This, Then That
Redirecting energy to healthier alternativesWhen Minecraft Takes Over
How to redirect your little builder's creative energy toward other developmentally positive games and experiences.
When Roblox Becomes the World
Understanding the appeal, the risks, and how to redirect Roblox energy toward healthy alternatives that match your child's developmental instincts.
Social Media & Culture
The Curious Parent's Guide to Brainrot
Skibidi toilet, rizz, sigma—decode the internet slang and meme culture your kids are obsessed with. Learn when it's harmless and when to step in.
TikTok & Instagram Safety
Coming soon: Setting up parental controls, understanding algorithms, and navigating social pressure.
YouTube
Coming soon: YouTube Kids vs. regular YouTube, managing subscriptions, understanding the recommendation algorithm, and setting healthy viewing habits.
Group Chats & Messaging
Coming soon: Discord safety, iMessage groups, WhatsApp for kids, when to monitor vs. trust, and handling group chat drama.
AI & ChatGPT
Coming soon: ChatGPT for homework (good or bad?), teaching kids about AI literacy, Character.AI and chatbot relationships, and when AI becomes a crutch.
Devices & Screen Time
Coming soon: When to give a phone, parental control apps that actually work, iPad vs. phone for kids, and building healthy device habits.
Apps
Coming soon: App reviews, understanding in-app purchases, age-appropriate recommendations, and educational vs. entertainment apps.
Casual & Mobile Games
Coming soon: Understanding gacha mechanics, Among Us and social deduction games, Pokémon GO and location-based gaming, and when "free" games aren't really free.
Learning & Education
Coming soon: Khan Academy, Duolingo, and educational platforms, screen time for learning vs. entertainment, and teaching kids digital citizenship.