Kids + Hate Speech
Sadly, hate speech is everywhere online. It’s found in posts on social media, the comments sections of reputable news sources, direct messages on video games,…
That Perfect Selfie
Fact: In 2019, 5 people died in the United States in the month of May from taking a selfie. One study reported that 259 people around…
BitLife: App Review
What it Is: BitLife is a text-based app that simulates real-life by starting the player off as a random character at “birth” and then allows…
Kids Are Growing Horns From Their iPhones
Oh, wait. No, they aren’t. But, if you’ve read the headlines lately, you may have been alarmed by the “news” that young people are growing…
Instagram: How to Block a Bully
The Internet and social media sites are rampant with bullying and hate speech. But, Instagram seems to be a particularly popular spot for hardcore bullying.…
Teen Sleep + Phones
More and more research is being done on the importance of teen sleep. At the same time, studies on the use and overuse of smart…
“Almost Constantly” Online?
According to a new survey from Pew Research, some 45 percent of American teens say they are online “almost constantly.” That number has nearly doubled from…
JOMO is the new FOMO for Gen Z
Oh, Millenials. Constantly getting a bad rap. They are unfairly and unfortunately famous for the term FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and being unable to…
Don’t ask for NUDES
Here is an alarming statistic: more than two-thirds of girls between ages 12 and 18 said they had been asked for explicit images. Researchers at Northwestern…
Scam: Virtual Kidnapping
There’s a scam that has been around for years, but you may not have heard of it, which is exactly why it can work on…
Discord App Review
What It Is: Discord is an app and site that was made for gamers to connect via text, voice, and video. It’s similar to a…