Ask Abby
Trusted, Non-Partisan Support for Families Raising Gen Alpha, aka Cyborgs
Dear Parents,
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the one people call when life gets complicated. Classmates, friends, colleagues - whenever there’s a mess to untangle or a hard decision to make, somehow it always lands in my lap. And honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love digging in, finding solutions, and telling it like it is.
These days, as a digital parenting expert (and mom to two hilarious, stubborn, brilliant “cyborgs”), my inbox is full of the questions that keep parents up at night:
Is a four-year degree still worth it in today’s world?
How do I get my 10-year-old to follow our tech rules without turning it into World War III?
That’s why I created Ask Abby - a safe space where parents can ask anything, find practical answers, and get free tools to raise extraordinary kids in this wild, tech-driven world. No judgment. No jargon. Just real talk, real strategies, and resources you can actually use.
My inbox is open. What’s on your mind?
— Abby
What You'll Find Here
Ask Abby is your free digital parenting hub - a respectful modern twist on the venerable columnist “Dear Abby,” - designed for families navigating the challenges of the digital age. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to support and protect your children, while helping them thrive as the extraordinary “cyborgs” they are.
🔒 The FENCE Framework
📝 Family Tech Contract
📚 Lesson Plans & Worksheets
🌐 Curated Resources
Abby’s signature digital safety system — simple, practical, and designed to work without alienating your kids.
A printable, customizable agreement for the whole family, built to create buy-in (not battles).
Engaging tools to help kids learn critical life skills: how to spot scams, think for themselves, and balance screen time with real life.
Abby’s personal recommendations for trusted outside organizations and support groups — especially for parents and kids who may be struggling and need community.
Why It’s Free
Every family deserves peace of mind and the tools to raise healthy, resilient children — regardless of income or background. That’s why Abby makes all of this available free, forever.
If you find Ask Abby helpful, consider paying it forward by making a small donation to pediatric cancer — a cause close to Abby’s heart as a cancer mom. Together, we can protect kids not just online, but in life.
Abby’s Go-To Guide for Surviving Parenting in the Digital Age
📖 The Parent Digital Safety Handbook
Your complete survival guide to digital parenting: the full FENCE framework, printable safety contracts, digital literacy lessons, and Abby’s insider tips for spotting trouble before it starts.
🛡 ️ The One-Page FENCE Protocol
Five simple steps to build a digital safety net that lets your kids explore the online world with freedom — and you, with peace of mind.
🔍 Spot the Scam
A ready-to-use lesson plan for parents and educators on teaching kids how to recognize misinformation, deep fakes, and digital trickery.
💬 Critical Thinking & Tolerance
Lesson plans to spark real conversations: fostering debate, respectful disagreement, and the ability to confront bias head-on.
📚 Raising a Cyborg (Free e-Book)
Abby’s no-nonsense guide to raising kids in the digital age — equal parts eye-opening and empowering.
🤖 AI Is for Parents Too
A quick, 20-minute course that demystifies artificial intelligence and shows parents how to use it as a powerful ally at home.
These resources are shared freely. Abby and the N=1 Movement are not affiliated with these organizations but believe every parent deserves trusted, non-partisan support to help their kids thrive.