Combating the Invasion of Deep Fakes and AI Nudity Apps in Schools: A Call to Educate and Protect Teachers and administrators being targeted with the
The Halo effect is a broader cognitive bias where our overall impression of a person (often influenced by a single characteristic like appearance) shapes our
Social media platforms like Facebook are such a common part of our lives; scrolling, posting, and “liking” is an integral part of the day. It’s
In times of crisis, like the devastating Maui fires that have recently swept across the landscape, social media emerges as a powerful tool that connects,
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
For those of us who have been monitoring social media from its beginnings, Frances Haugen’s whistleblower testimony against Facebook was a welcome sight. We have
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
Dr. Strohman’s interview on Hilaria Baldwin accused of faking life on social media. What could this mean, why did she do it, reality vs fantasy
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
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,
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
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
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
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
Here’s a sad truth: social media is anything but social. Today, we’re tethered to our phones, to our laptops, to our tablets and engage with
Teens spend an astounding amount of time online these days — upwards of nine hours each day. In 2018, a Pew study determined that 54
It’s nearly impossible to control what pops up in any social media feed. People have good days, they have bad days, they have experiences …
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
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
Kids posting inappropriate content online is bound to happen. From scantily clad photos to polarizing points of view to racist memes, chances are your child
When we were growing up, we had it lucky when it came to social media (or lack thereof). Today, social media has catapulted into conversations
You’ve probably seen it on Facebook. Someone posts a “news” story that is shocking, maybe scary, but definitely something that you’re going to click on
There’s a new trend in Instagram, and your children may not be letting you in on it: Finsta, which stands for Fake Instagram. Finsta is
Is your child crying out for help online? Social media isn’t just a vortex where people scroll endlessly, post selfies and look for inspiration. The
One of Netflix’s latest documentaries, Social_Animals dives deep into the world of three teenagers whose lives have changed because of social media. There’s Kaylyn, a
With new applications and social media sites introduced all the time, it is difficult to stay on top of the potential dangers our children are
Twitter and their messy user privacy track-record: In recent years, the tech industry has faced a slew of privacy issues and Twitter is no exception.
Within the inescapable world of social media, Snapchat is another one of the popular apps included in your teenager’s social media diet. Although it’s prevalent
Various media outlets are saying the Momo Challenge is a viral hoax. So, are children around the world being told subliminally, through graphic, frightening images,
Kindness in the Real World In the real world, kindness is about giving, inspiration, being kind, peaceful, positive, optimistic, showing empathy and compassion. In 2018,
Over the past few years, social media challenges like the Tide Pod, Cinnamon, Ice and Bird Box Challenge have surfaced. While wildly popular with teens,
Most kids will tell you that they live on their social media because this is the way they all connect with each other. They are
PRETEEN GIRLS – LEARNING TO NAVIGATE SOCIAL MEDIA SITES Your preteen daughter and her girl friends come home from school and without so much as
What’s True? What’s Fake? When it comes to the social media, that’s a commonly asked question. Earlier this month, we witnessed, up close and personal,
An Important Voice for America It’s a documented and well known fact that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was the most important voice of the
Smartphone Saturation and Social Media If you’ve walked across any high school campus in America, you’ve seen students congregating in large groups, small groups, with
Social Media Diet It’s the New Year and perhaps you, like many others, find yourself making bold resolutions to diet in 2019? Check the
Teenagers already have such a tumultuous relationship with sleep due to the rapid changes that occur physically, mentally and behaviorally during this stage of development.
Teens, across the nation and around the world, will be heading back to school soon. While teens were “relaxing” over the summer, researchers were doing their due
Dares have been around for a long time. Accepting dares for any number of reasons, kids have been known to burn themselves with erasers, touch hot
Knowing why teens value social media is just as important as understanding why teens are taking breaks from social media. Behind teens and social media is purpose
There have been several articles written about how social media affects the brain. CNN reported recently that researchers at UCLA’s Brain Mapping Center found that when teenagers’ photos get
Addiction defined is the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity. In a recent article in the Boston Herald stating, “What
According to the report, “What is behind the spike in Russian social media activity?” shown in a news clip Monday, April 17, 2018, the Pentagon reported
School district personnel need to ask the question: Is your use of social networking FERPA compliant? The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is a Federal law
Does social media impact learning? Let’s look at the positive and negative impact of social media on learning. Positive impact for learning ~ digital communication skills that need
Personal free time spent checking Facebook and other social media sites takes time that could be spent with someone in your real life. How do you define
