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…
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…
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…
Let’s Talk About It: Oversharing
It’s happened. The time has finally arrived. You’ve decided that your tween or teen is mature enough to start their venture into the world of…
H A T E speech
Common Sense Media released its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences last September. We went over the results of the report and its…
Jott Messenger: Made for Middle Schoolers
What It Is: Jott is a messenger app that has become very popular among a younger audience, mainly middle schoolers. It’s available without a data…