3 Major Online Myths
Pedophiles, cyberbullies, and suicide challenges. If you were to believe every thing you read in the headlines, the Internet and social media is the last…
Online *Drama*
If you have tweens and teens, you may be quite familiar with online “drama.” Drama, in this particular situation, doesn’t exactly add up to outright…
ReThink App
In 2013, then 13-year-old Trisha Prabhu of Naperville, IL saw a problem with social media apps and decided to fix it. After reading an all…
Momo Challenge: The Viral Hoax
If you’ve never heard of the Momo Challenge, that’s great. Don’t feel like you’re missing out- you’re really not. Momo is not new- it popped…
Swiping Right and Hooking Up: Teen Dating Apps
Teens today use social media apps to widen their social circles, meet new friends, and keep up with their social scene. It should be no…
Self-harm and Secret Hashtags
Social Media definitely has it’s pros and its cons. One of the upsides, in most instances, is that it can provide a sense of community…
What To Look Out For on Social Media Apps
Every few months or so, there seems to be a new “hot’ app. While kids are obsessing over the latest app, their parents and caregivers…
HOLLA: Live Random Video Chat App Review
What It Is: According to Common Sense Media, “This app is all about connecting with strangers. Once you sign up using a phone number or your…
Lipsi: Another Anonymous Messaging App
What Is It: Lipsi is a relatively new social media app that lets users anonymously start conversations with other app users nearby, and it’s gaining serious…
Social Media = Social Life?
A new report, titled “Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences,” was recently released in September by the nonprofit Common Sense Media. The findings…
Internet Gaming Disorder
The word “addiction” is thrown around a lot when discussing and exploring media and technology. The research is ongoing and the medical community seems hesitant…