Expert advice, tips, and insights on child safety, AI education, and parenting in the digital age.
Here you will find practical guides for parents and caregivers who want kids to benefit from AI without sacrificing privacy, wellbeing, or age-appropriate boundaries. We cover how chatbots and assistants show up at school and at home, what questions to ask providers, and how to talk with children about what they see and create online.
Whether you are comparing parental controls, looking for conversation starters about screen time, or staying current on regulations like COPPA, these articles are meant to be clear, honest, and actionable. Bookmark the blog or subscribe to product updates so you do not miss new research roundups and release notes from the HeyOtto team.
SafetyLooking for a kid-safe ChatGPT app? Learn why purpose-built children's AI like HeyOtto outperforms filtered adult tools for ages 8–18.
Parenting1 in 8 teens uses AI for emotional support. Learn the warning signs of dependency, what the research says, and how to talk to your teen about it.
ParentingA 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.
Trust & TransparencyResearchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia say AI is beneficial for kids — with the right safeguards. Here's what that actually means, and where the AI industry keeps falling short.
SafetyNot all AI parental controls are equal. Our 2026 guide compares purpose-built kids' AI, retrofitted adult platforms, and monitoring tools — so parents can choose with confidence.
ParentingJan. 2026, the AAP dropped the 1 hr model entirely. This guide breaks down the new guidelines, what the research actually says and how parents can build a healthy digital life.
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