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…
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…
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…
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…
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…