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Apr 18

Brainrot, Rizz, Mogging: What These Words Say About Gen Alpha

Your kid says someone has “no rizz” and you have absolutely no idea what just happened.

Brainrot, Rizz, Mogging: What These Words Say About Gen Alpha

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Jun 20

The $312 Roblox Bill: What Kids Don’t Understand About Digital Money

The credit card alert came at 7:42 on a Tuesday evening. A mother in Ohio — let’s call her Jen — opened her banking app expecting the…

The $312 Roblox Bill: What Kids Don’t Understand About Digital Money

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Jun 13

THE 6–7 MEME WON’T DIE — AND PARENTS ARE FINALLY ASKING WHY

Your kid has been saying “six seven” for months. Here’s what it actually means, why it’s not going away, and the surprisingly interesting…

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Jun 8

AI Girlfriends Are Coming for Your Kids — Here’s What to Know The technology is already here.

Your kid has a girlfriend. Or at least — that’s what they say. Her name is June. She’s apparently very sweet. She and your kid text all day…

AI Girlfriends Are Coming for Your Kids — Here’s What to Know
The technology is already here.

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May 30

Raising Money-Smart Kids in the Digital Age: Practical Tips for Parents

As parents navigating the complexities of raising children in a world where taps replace cash and algorithms shape spending habits…

Raising Money-Smart Kids in the Digital Age: Practical Tips for Parents

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May 26

NPC Mode, Goblin Mode, and Era Culture: How Gen Alpha Is Treating Identity Like a Video Game

Your kid says they’re “going into NPC mode” before dinner and you have a small crisis. Is this a joke? Is this a cry for help? Should you…

NPC Mode, Goblin Mode, and Era Culture: How Gen Alpha Is Treating
Identity Like a Video Game

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May 21

I Let My Kid Teach Me TikTok Slang for a Week: What I Learned (And What Worried Me)

As a parent trying to stay connected with my Gen Alpha kid, I decided to do something daring: I handed over the linguistic reins for seven…

I Let My Kid Teach Me TikTok Slang for a Week: What I Learned (And What Worried Me)

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May 18

How Kids Are Circumventing Your Parental Controls

A Parent’s Guide to VPN Detection in 2026

How Kids Are Circumventing Your Parental Controls

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May 16

What Is a Finsta and Should You Be Worried?

Your teen has two Instagram accounts. One has 300 followers and curated photos. The other one has 12. Welcome to the world of the finsta.

What Is a Finsta and Should You Be Worried?

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May 13

8 New Gen Alpha Slang Terms Parents Need to Know Right Now (June 2026): What Your Kid Is Actually…

If you finally mastered “rizz” and “brainrot” last month… congratulations. Your kid has already upgraded to a whole new dialect that makes…

8 New Gen Alpha Slang Terms Parents Need to Know Right Now (June 2026): What Your Kid Is *Actually*…

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Helping adults understand Gen Z/Alpha internet culture. Author of "The 67 Guide to Modern Youth Culture" on Amazon. Parents, educators & the curious follow.

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