A new documentary, “Molly vs the Machines,” is bringing renewed attention to one of the most urgent conversations in digital safety today: how social media algorithms and harmful online content can impact the mental health of young people. The film tells the story of...

Children and teens today spend a significant part of their lives online. Social media, gaming platforms, messaging apps, and video-sharing sites have become central to how young people communicate, learn, and socialize. While the digital world offers many...

In today’s digital world, childhood and adolescence are unfolding in public. For many young people, social media is not just a form of entertainment, it is a stage where identity is performed, measured, and judged in real time. Platforms built around images,...

Sexting Among Teens: Risks, Laws, and How to Talk About It Sexting, sending or receiving explicit photos, videos, or messages  is a topic many families find uncomfortable. Yet it’s also something many teens encounter in today’s digital world. Understanding why it...

How Algorithms Shape What Kids See Online A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the Hidden Influence Behind Social Media Feeds When children open social media apps, video platforms, or gaming sites, they often believe they are simply choosing what they want to watch. In...

Protecting Kids From Online Predators: A Parent’s Guide The internet is an incredible place for learning, creativity, and connection. But just like in the offline world, not everyone online has good intentions. One of the most important conversations families can have...

Cyberbullying Impact on Mental Health Cyberbullying is one of the most common, and emotionally damaging challenges young people face online today. Unlike traditional bullying, it doesn’t stop at school. It can follow a child home through their phone, their group...

What Cyberbullying Really Looks Like Online Not every disagreement online is cyberbullying. Kids and teens argue, get frustrated, and make mistakes, it’s part of growing up. But when online behavior becomes repeated, targeted, and harmful, it crosses a line. At...

A new book by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt and author Catherine Price is landing in 2025 with a clear message: the next generation of children can thrive in a world full of screens, if they learn how to live with them, not under them. The Amazing Generation is...

Sextortion is one of the fastest-growing online threats facing children and teens today. It often happens quietly, behind screens, and many families don’t realize what’s going on until the emotional damage is already deep. Understanding how sextortion works, what...