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A digital classroom for parents, educators, and teens — built by people who've been through it. From spotting phishing lures to locking down privacy settings on the apps kids actually use.

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The internet isn't one-size-fits-all. Neither is staying safe on it.

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Real topics. Real stakes.

Every guide below was contributed and rated by parents, counselors, and teens who've actually navigated these situations.

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🕵️Beginner

Spotting Fake Profiles

Six red flags that give away a fake account — even one with 400 followers and a realistic profile photo.

Ms. Reyes, a school counselor with warm brown hair smiling at camera
Ms. Reyes
14,823 completed
🔐Beginner

Two-Factor Everything

Why your password alone is like locking your front door and leaving a key under the mat.

Marcus T., a young man with short natural hair and a friendly smile
Marcus T.
11,204 completed
🔒Beginner

Privacy Settings 101

A room-by-room walkthrough of the privacy settings on Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat — the apps your kids are actually on.

Jordan K., a person with curly red hair and glasses looking thoughtful
Jordan K.
9,871 completed
🔗Beginner

Reading a Suspicious Link

How to tell the difference between paypal.com and paypa1-secure.com before you click.

Dr. Osei, a man in his 40s with glasses and a professional demeanor
Dr. Osei
8,340 completed
📸Intermediate

When a Screenshot Travels

What actually happens after someone shares a screenshot — and the three things you can do in the first hour.

Priya N., a young woman with long dark hair and an earnest expression
Priya N.
6,512 completed
💬Intermediate

The DM That Asks Too Much

Recognizing grooming patterns in direct messages, even when the account looks like someone you know.

Coach Rivera, a man in his 30s with a warm smile and athletic build
Coach Rivera
5,891 completed
🗺️Intermediate

Your Digital Footprint, Visualized

Every app you install, every form you fill — here's what a data broker actually knows about a 13-year-old.

Aisha M., a woman with natural hair and confident posture
Aisha M.
4,203 completed
🗝️Intermediate

Safe Passwords, Actually

Why "correct horse battery staple" beats "P@ssw0rd1" — and how to remember passwords without writing them down.

Dev C., a young man with a focused expression and casual clothing
Dev C.
3,990 completed

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Five questions. Two minutes. A personal safety score — no email needed to start.

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Still not sure where you stand?

Five scenario-based questions. No trick answers. Just a clear picture of what you know — and what to learn next.