🧒 Parental Guidance

A Note to Families

At Essential Reads, we believe storytelling is more than entertainment — it’s preparation for life in a digital world. Every book, game, and learning tool is designed to help your child grow with empathy, imagination, and tech wisdom.

🌟 What Makes Essential Reads Safe for Your Child?

✅ No Data Collection from Children

Our games and stories are accessible via QR code — no sign-ups, no accounts, no tracking. We never collect personal information from children.

✅ Parent-Only Mailing List

Only adults can subscribe to our email updates. We don’t target or market to kids.

✅ No Ads, No Algorithms

You’ll never find advertisements, autoplay distractions, or algorithmic content on our platform. Our stories are handcrafted to spark joy, not clicks.

🎮 About Our Games

Our digital games (like Protect the Egg) are:

• Designed for ages 6–8 as part of our Glowbugs & Gadgets™ series
• Tap-based and screen-light, with no chat, no scoreboards, and no risky content
• Hosted safely with no data tracking or third-party scripts

You can scan the QR code in the book to launch the game on any phone or tablet. No downloads required.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How to Use Our Content at Home

We recommend:

• Reading the stories together and using the reflection questions at the end
• Trying the hands-on activities in the Glowbug Journal
• Playing our game alongside your child and discussing the choices they made

These shared moments help grow not just understanding, but connection.

💡 Digital Wisdom, Not Just Screen Time

Our mission is to raise kids who are not only tech-savvy, but tech-wise. Through every story, your child learns to:

• Notice patterns of behaviour in technology
• Ask before using devices with others
• Think critically about what feels safe, kind, or off-track
• Use imagination to solve problems — not just consume

🔒 We Take Your Trust Seriously

We are proud to be a platform:

• Free of trackers
• Compliant with COPPA
• Created with parents, educators, and child development experts in mind

Have a concern or idea to improve safety? We’d love to hear from you:
team@essential-reads.com