Recently, the Wall Street Journal published an investigative piece, “Facebook Knows Instagram Is Toxic for Teen Girls, Company Documents Show,” which reported that Facebook’s own
Britney Spears deserves respect, she deserves to have her dignity and she deserves to not have her personal issues published for the world to know. These
Just who are these hackers and why do we voluntarily leave ourselves vulnerable to them? Why do we trust digital encryptions when the computer
Enough is enough Recently CNN ran a story about Bartram Trail High School in St. Johns, FL, which has come under fire for altering
Summer is almost here and hopefully its arrival will mark the permanent end of remote schooling. Some kids did fine academically, but many others did
Why Special Treatment for The Mouse? Does a company worth $130 billion need special treatment? Is there any aspect of our entertainment culture that
It has been 22 years since the tragic Columbine shooting and the pain which still impacts our world. In my recent interview with Sue Klebold,
I’m honored to present with Gaggle on this extremely important topic! Details below: During the pandemic, an alarming new trend has emerged: Students are sharing
We are all familiar with the ‘Holiday Blues’ that plague us during this festive season. As the weather cools we are inundated with new family
It was an honor to present for/with GAGGLE on a major topic in mental health- Anxiety. You can check out the full presentation on their
It was an honor to present on- What is Your Child Watching Online in collaboration with Mountain Youth Community. To view the entire presentation- CLICK
PUBLISHED BY- FOREVERYMOM.COM Kids have been in quarantine, denied face-to-face social interactions, and trapped for hours at a time in front of computers learning remotely.
Have you heard about the game AMONG US? If not, please read on my Medium channel: There is Danger “Among Us” Stay in the know,
JOIN ME: Nov 2nd at 1:00pm ET! LET’S TALK ABOUT ANXIETY & DEPRESSION. Both are on the rise with students today, with 70% of teens
Gen Z flexing its muscles with the Tech Industry: Is that a good thing? For all the criticisms of Gen Z having short attention spans
PRESS RELEASE Dr. Lisa Strohman, renowned clinical psychologist and expert on the digital world’s effect on our mental wellness, to join with Gaggle in an
I am all for taking up a cause and standing behind a call to action, especially when it involves children. I also have this love
In partnership with GAGGLE: It’s a tough time to be a student. Even before the pandemic struck, today’s students were experiencing a mental health crisis.
LIKE is an IndieFlix Original documentary that explores the impact of social media on our lives and the effects of technology on the brain. The goal of the
ARE YOU TIRED OF BEING ISOLATED AND CONFUSED? We all know the facts about the coronavirus pandemic thus far. It’s a new virus, reportedly transmitted
The famous saying, “May you live in interesting times,” is perhaps not something we would feel as comfortable sharing now that we know it can
The summers here are, but of course, this summer is anything but normal. Thankfully, most people spend their time in other parts of the country
For most parents, our hopes and dreams for the future are bundled up in our children. And no moment ever distills those hopes and dreams
It might seem downright silly to have a National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day given that we all know as parents that our children’s mental
Passwords have been around in one form another for as long as humans have walked the earth. In ancient times, Roman soldiers would use a
5 Steps to Remember About Mental Health During COVID-19 It goes without saying that these past several weeks have been confusing, stressful, and trying.
Happy Valentine’s Day (almost)! No matter how you plan on celebrating, or not celebrating at all, there is no doubt that Valentine’s Day brings a
It is hard to believe that we are already into the second month of 2020. This time, as with any election year, the political and
It is hard to believe that 2020 already has one week under its belt and it is that time of year when it seems like
It’s that time of the year again and although it is the season of family, joy, and giving, if you have a child of a
What happens on social media stays on social media. Even if you post something and delete it, it’s never really gone … which is why
If you turn on the TV, read the newspaper, scroll through your Facebook feed, it’s nearly impossible to avoid current events. Starting with the climate
More than 1 in 3 young people have experienced cyber bullying and more than 60 percent of teens surveyed have reported being bullied or were
Teens spend an astounding amount of time online these days — upwards of nine hours each day. In 2018, a Pew study determined that 54
Cell phones and kids shouldn’t go together, but in today’s age, they do. Nearly the same rite of passage as getting a driver’s license, cell
Remember everything that went down with Cambridge Analytica last year? Here’s a quick refresh: Cambridge Analytica was a political consulting firm that tapped into data
Don’t let anyone convince you that the reason for these recent acts of domestic terrorism stems from violent video games. It’s simply not true. Since
If you think messaging apps that your kids download to their devices are safe, I have bad news: they’re not. In fact, the most popular
There’s an underbelly in this world. A dark, sick, illegal world where people can put a price tag on anything — drugs, sex, even lives.
Is your teen driving? If so, you’re going to need to know these startling facts: – Distraction is a key factor in an astounding 58
If you haven’t been paying attention to what’s going on in the world of apps for kids, I beg of you, please start now. The
When we went to school, there was no such thing as social media. In fact, it’s safe to say that when we were in school,
Anyone can be catfished. Anyone. Teens, however, are more susceptible than others to be catfished because they are more vulnerable and less likely to be
The other week kids around the country were dealt a dangerous blow when Netflix renewed the controversial “13 Reasons Why” for its third season. At
School is about to start, and with that comes pressure from kids to be online. You already know about some of the risks children face
The hottest app being downloaded to smart phones around the nation is FaceApp. Developed by Wireless Lab, a Russian company, the app transforms photos of
Is there any age when it is safe for kids to get on social media? If it was up to me, no child would ever
With an estimated 950,000 predators that can be online at any given time, shouldn’t you be learning more about how to protect your children? Historically,
Violent video games like Popular Wars and Fortnite are still getting talked about a lot these days. Kids seem to be drawn to these violent
It’s the summer and now’s the time that kids are going to be glued to their phones. Children that spend in excess of a few
The world of social media and young girls is a scary one. From predators, to sexting, to cyberbullies and the pressure to be “liked”, girls
