Brooke Bedgood
Content by Brooke Bedgood
Blog Posts
Which AI has the best parental controls?
A plain-language, feature-by-feature look at what parental controls actually exist across ChatGPT, Character.AI, Google Gemini, and HeyOtto in 2026 .
HeyOtto vs. Askie: Which AI App Is Right for Your Child? (2026)
Askie suits voice-first ages 4–8; HeyOtto is an AI platform for ages 8–18 with homework, coding, Marketplace, and parent controls. Compare which fits your child.
Is AI Homework Help Cheating? What Parents and Teachers Need to Know
A research-backed guide for parents and teachers on the difference between AI that helps children learn and AI that does the work for them — and how to tell which one your child is using.
Safe AI Chatbots for Kids: What Every Parent Needs to Know in 2026
A comprehensive parent's guide to choosing a safe AI chatbot. Covers the 5 point safety checklist every AI tool should meet, the real risks of letting kids use adult AI tools like ChatGPT.
What Makes HeyOtto Unique: AI That Respects Your Family's Values
HeyOtto is an AI designed for families, letting parents guide how it talks about religion, Santa, sensitive topics, and more—so it reflects your values, not the internet’s.
Keeping Kids Safe Online in the Age of AI: A Parent's Guide
A practical guide for parents on how AI has changed online safety, the new risks to children, and clear rules for choosing and managing AI tools in a safety‑first way.
How Neurodivergent Kids Can Use AI to Learn, Grow, and Thrive
A practical guide to how AI tools can support neurodivergent kids with reading and writing, personalized learning, gamification, and social skills — and how platforms like HeyOtto fit in.