Welcome to the k-ID Family Safety Center, a hub for guiding families through responsible use of the Internet. Our goal is to equip your family with the tools and knowledge needed to have a positive experiences online.
Thought Leaders
Steve Wood
Director, PrivacyX Consulting; Former UK Deputy Information Commissioner
Anne Collier
Founder and Executive Director, The Net Safety Collaborative
Dr. Rachel Kowert
Research Psychologist; Research Director
Dr. Louise Metcalf
Senior Psychologist; Founder, Gheorg
Dr. Mark Griffiths
Distinguished Professor of Behavioural Addiction, Nottingham Trent University
Janell Burley Hofmann
International author, speaker and consultant; Author, iRules at Rodale, Inc.
Andy Robertson
Co-Founder, Family Gaming Database
Monet Goldman
Licensed marriage and family therapist, Video Game Counseling Clinic
Michelle Yao
Co-Founder, Cyberlite
Nina Bual
Co-Founder, Cyberlite
Amber Hawkes
Online Safety Consultant; Former APAC Head of Safety, Meta
Jeff Wu
Chief Safety Officer, k-ID
Joe Newman
Senior Legal Counsel, k-ID
Categories
Online Safety
Practical guides and articles on internet safety, designed for the whole family.
Data Privacy
Better understand the data privacy rights of you and your family.
Youth, Tech & Gaming
Exploring the intersection of kids, technology, and online gaming.
Digital Parenting
Engaged digital parents and guiding kids in a connected world.
Digital Citizenship
Empowering the next generation of responsible digital citizens.
Physical & Mental Well-being
Navigating mental and physical well-being in the gaming world.
Posts
The UK Children’s Code: Protecting Kids’ Data
Steve Wood, Director of PrivacyX Consulting and former UK Deputy Information Commissioner, gives the low down on the UK Children’s Code.
Elevating Youth Voices in Online Safety
What is the online safety landscape for youth like today, and how can we empower youth to express their agency in this changing landscape? k-ID spoke to Anne Collier, a writer and a youth advocate, who has been writing about youth and digital media since 1997.
Exploring The Science Behind Video Games
“Violent video games lead to violence in real life”; “Gamers are all socially inept” – these are common assumptions that adults make about gaming. k-ID spoke to Dr. Rachel Kowert, a world-renowned researcher in the uses and effects of digital games, on how her research has shaped her views on these assumptions.
How To Know If Your Child Is Not Mentally Well From Excessive Gaming
While gaming has benefits for children, sometimes excessive gaming or underlying mental health issues can manifest in noticeable signs. Dr. Louise Metcalf shares how parents can recognise if their child is not mentally well while gaming and take appropriate action to help.
How Gaming With Your Child Keeps Them Safe and Grows Essential Life Skills
Engaging in gaming activities with your child can be a valuable opportunity to teach them essential life skills, cultivate a sense of responsibility and foster a stronger parent-child bond.
Debunking Misconceptions About Child Online Gaming Addiction
“Could my child become addicted to an online game?” “Isn't online gaming pointless?" “My child is addicted to online gaming, what can I do?" In this article, Professor Mark Griffiths attempts to answer these questions.
Where Do We Begin? Foundational Skills for Raising a Tech Healthy Family
One of the most common questions Janell Hofmann gets from parents who want to prepare their families for life online is: Where do we begin? Janell shares five foundations that are a good place to start.
Taking The Sting Out Of Digital Parenting
Does the phrase Digital Parenting send a shiver down your spine? Andy Robertson has interacted with thousands of families about this topic. In this article, Andy shares some common tips and advice that have helped the parents he has worked with.
How A Gamer-Affirming Therapist Uses Video Games To Support Kids’ Mental Health
k-ID spoke with Monet Goldman, a “gamer-affirming” therapist who pioneered the use of video games in the therapy room with clients to authentically connect, build socioemotional skills, and process their difficulties.
Inspiring Change Through Cybersafety And Digital Wellbeing Education
k-ID spoke with Nina Bual and Michelle Yao, who are co-founders of Cyberlite, a social enterprise that specialises in cybersafety, AI safety, and digital wellbeing education for students aged 7-17.
Building Child Online Safety Policies and Tools
In recent years, tech companies have been under intense scrutiny for their child online safety policies. For a look behind the curtain, k-ID spoke to Amber Hawkes, an online safety consultant with more than 15 years’ experience building trust & safety strategy and programmes.
Should I Let My Child Use Chat in Their Online Games?
We look at the pros and cons to help you answer this question: should you let your child use chat in their online games?
How to Talk to Your Child About Online Safety
Talking to your kids about online safety can be an incredibly daunting task. Here are our top tips on how to approach the topic of online safety with your children.
A Parental Primer: Kids Privacy and Safety Protections in the United States
If you’re a parent in the US, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of laws and regulations around kids privacy and safety. Joe Newman lays out what the rules are and what they might look like in the future.
From Noob to Pro: Top 10 Gaming Slangs Every Parent Should Know in 2023
The slang that kids use in online gaming these days has truly taken a life of its own — let us decode for you some gaming slangs commonly used by kids today.
