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Meta’s AI Image Tool Sparks Debate Over Online Privacy
What teens and parents need to know about AI, digital footprints, and protecting personal images Recently, Meta introduced a new AI image feature called Muse Image, which allowed users to create AI-generated images using photos from public…
A Teen’s Death Raises Questions About the Social Media Rabbit Hole
A British Columbia mother is calling for greater protections for children online after the death of her 13-year-old daughter, raising concerns about the role social media algorithms may play in exposing young users to harmful content. Chelsey…
Your Child is Using AI, Now What?
What Parents and Youth Need to Know About Using Artificial Intelligence Safely Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become part of everyday life. Young people are using AI tools for school projects, brainstorming ideas, learning new…
Why Nearly Half of Gen Z Misses a Time Before Smartphones
What if the generation that grew up online is also the one most interested in stepping back from it? Nearly half of young adults say they would rather live in the past than the present,…
Can Social Media Age Limits Keep Up With Teens?
As concerns about youth online safety continue to grow, conversations in Canada around how young people use social media are gaining momentum. Parents, educators, and experts are increasingly asking how to strike a balance between…
MENTAL HEALTH
Upgrading the Script: Fixing the Gap in Men’s Communication
Every spring, wellness campaigns and social media posts tend to repeat familiar advice: “open up,” “be vulnerable,” and “just talk to someone.” The intention behind this messaging is generally positive, but the execution can sometimes…
Too Much Screentime: What Parents Need to Know
In today's digital age, children are increasingly immersed in their screentime, from educational devices to entertainment platforms. While technology offers numerous benefits, recent studies highlight a concerning trend: excessive screen time may be linked to…
I Smashed My Kid's Xbox. (A Parent's Confession)
Why Your Kid Can't Just "Stop Playing": Understanding the Science of Gaming The rage had been building for months, a slow, hot pressure cooker fueled by missed chores, failing grades, and a growing chasm between…
$375M Ruling Against Meta: What It Means for Teens
A court in the United States issued a $375 million penalty to Meta after it determined that the platform knowingly harmed children's mental health and concealed information about child sexual exploitation. “Meta has harnessed powerful and…
Teen Mental Health Is Getting Worse, Is Cannabis Part of the Problem?
Mental health challenges among teenagers in Ontario are rising at an alarming rate, and new research suggests cannabis use may be increasingly tied to that trend. A recent study from McMaster University found that psychological distress among teens has nearly…
Puberty Is Difficult, Especially When It Happens Early
Puberty is hard, and experiencing it at an early age of 8, it can make an already difficult stage even more intense. Rapid physical changes, from breast development to menstruation, happen alongside emotional growth, identity…
NEWS FEED
Nova Scotia motorcycle regulations need to tighten up for beginners, says advocate
After a youth death involving a motorcycle, the Child Death Review Committee say changes need to be considered
'You have to be willing to start over': Addiction survivor talks about her recovery thanks to Hope Mission
Ashley Weese came to Edmonton homeless and addicted to fentanyl. Now, she's a sober mom with an apartment — and has Hope Mission to thank
