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✨The #1 parental control app | Keep kids safe online & offline 🌐 | Build healthy screen habits & teach digital responsibility 💞

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Parents are fed up with screens in the classroom and some are starting to fight back.

#OptOut #ScreenFreeSchools #OurPact #internetSafety
September 3, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Under the European Commission's Digital Services Act, ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox are now under the strictest of regulations.

#OnlineSafety #EU #ChatGPT #Reddit #Roblox
September 2, 2026 at 9:17 PM
September 1, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Some may consider small talk tedious or boring but research shows that small talk is important for creating stronger bonds with those who could potentially become close friends or even romantic partners as well as generate joy and feelings of connection.

#SmallTalk #ScreenFreeLiving
August 31, 2026 at 9:16 PM
It’s National Cherry Turnover Day, and what better excuse to put down your devices and make some sweet memories with your friends and family? Write down the recipe below and spend the weekend baking these flaky, fruity treats!
#CherryTurnovers #ScreenFreeWeekend #Baking #OurPact
August 28, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Today's video got intercepted by current events. Meta settled a lawsuit against 29 states for $17.1 billion in the middle of the edit of this video BUT there's still interesting info if you give it a watch!

#Meta #InternetSafety #Lawsuit #KeepKidsSafeOnline #OurPact
August 27, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Lawmakers in California are working to ban ‘addictive features’ from being accessible by minors under the age of 16.

The bill, AB1709 would focus on recommendation algorithms, infinite scroll, autoplay among other features.

#SocialMediaBan #California #OurPact #InternetSafety #AB1709
August 26, 2026 at 9:16 PM
‘Popcorn Brain’ is the state where the ability to stay focused on one task is nearly impossible due to one’s addiction to technology.

#PopcornBrain #ScreenTimeLimits #Multitasking #OurPact #DoNotDisturb
August 25, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Today, explore the world of poetry.

Libraries hold the books that share and teach.

Creative lessons that are fun to reach.

An endeavor of prose that is screen-free.

#PoetsDay #ScreenFreeFriday #OurPact
August 21, 2026 at 9:16 PM
A recent study in the UK found that the vocabulary of children with the highest screen time usage was about half that of children with the lowest screen time usage.

Check out the links in our bio to learn more about OurPact.

#ParentalControls #OurPact #DigitalHealth #ScreenTimeLimits #OurPact
August 20, 2026 at 9:17 PM
The FBI is warning parents to be on the lookout for the signs of sextortion.

These harmful interactions often start as innocent DMs but soon shift into inappropriate messages. Swipe for some ways to reduce this risk.

#FBI #OnlineSafety #KeepKidsSafeOnline #OurPact #BackToSchool
August 19, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Scammers made $2.1 billion from Americans on social media in 2025ㅤ
The biggest scam was investment fraud followed by romance and shopping scamsㅤ
Make your profiles private, don’t click links or take investment advice from strangers onlineㅤ
#SocialMediaScam #Scammers #OnlineSafety #InternetShopping
August 18, 2026 at 9:17 PM
A New Mexico Judge order Meta to pay $567 Million into an abatement fund as part of a public nuisance case where they have already paid $375 million in civil penalties for violating New Mexico’s unfair practices act.

Like and follow to stay in the loop!

#Meta #NewMexico #SocialMediaSafety #OurPact
August 17, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Did you know this month is National Fishing Month?

From July 7th to August 31st you can celebrate the joys of the Angler!

Fishing can be a relaxing, screen-free hobby that helps you get outside and enjoy the outdoors.

#NationalFishingMonth
August 14, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Research published in Translational Psychiatry studied 10,000 children aged 9 to 10 over two years and found that increased screen time led to thinning sections of the brain.

Check out the link in our bio to learn more about how OurPact can help .

#ScreenTimeLimits #InternetSafety #ADHD #OurPact
August 13, 2026 at 9:17 PM
A recent study of the Swedish Public Health Agency showed that parents who consistently use their devices in front of their children influence their habits.
They urge parents to limit their screen usage around them.
#ScreenTime #KidsAndTechnology #Parenting #SwedishPublicHealthAgency #DigitalHabits
August 11, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Research shows that children learn from their parents the fundamentals of social interactions. Picking up the phone to answer a text or scroll social media when your kid is trying to interact can hurt the development of those skills.

#ScreenFreeTime #DigitalBalance #Technoference #OurPact
August 10, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Snapchat recently announced that they will “ban wholly AI-generated videos in its Spotlight product” to keep their content ‘authentic’, citing the abundance of low-quality ‘slop’ online.

Spotlight is their version of TikTok or Reels.

#SnapChat #Spotlight #AISlop
August 7, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Many games today offer things called loot boxes, a randomized chance to gain an in-game item, often a cosmetic or weapon.

The randomized mechanics exposes children to what essentially boils down to gambling.

#OurPact #Roblox #Gambling #OnlineSafety
August 6, 2026 at 9:18 PM
The specifics of the SAFE for Kids Act have been finalized and are set to take effect in New York on January 25th, 2027. It bans algorithmic feeds and late night notifications aimed at minors on social media.

#SAFEforKidsAct #SocialMediaBan #KeepingKidsSafeOnline #OurPact
August 5, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Roblox and Stripe may face a class action lawsuit for unlawfully charging people for charges made by their children.

If your child plays Roblox on their phone or tablet you can restrict access with OurPact.

#Roblox #ClassActionLawsuit #OurPact #ParentalControls #AppBlock
August 4, 2026 at 9:17 PM
1. Stabilize your sleep schedule and routine.

2. Say ‘no’ to ‘I’ll do it in the morning’.

3. Assign a ‘Study Zone’ somewhere in your home.

4. Load OurPact on their phone early.

#NewSchoolYear #BackToSchool #OurPact #DigitalParenting
August 3, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Reading from printed text leads to better understanding compared to reading from a screen with the latter leading to connecting and understanding the material better. Similar results are present with handwriting vs typing with children process language better by putting pencil to paper.
July 30, 2026 at 9:17 PM
France will soon ban children under 15 from social media with the new law set to take effect September 1st.

French officials say they’re leading the way for Europe to protect their children online.

#France #SocialMediaBan #OurPact #KeepKidsSafeOnline
July 29, 2026 at 9:16 PM
A week ago Hugging Face released a statement saying it detected the intrusion but was unaware of the powerful AI tools that committed the hack. As it turns out Open AI later confirmed it was two of their AI models.

#AI #ChatGPT #HuggingFace #OnlineSafety #Skynet
July 28, 2026 at 9:19 PM