Social media can be a place for  creativity,connection, and learning, but it can also expose kids to serious risks if privacy settings are ignored. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat collect and share vast amounts of user data by default,...

Online gaming can be an incredible space for creativity, teamwork, and problem- solving, but it also exposes kids to risks like strangers, toxic behavior, and impulsive spending. According to the Pew Research Center, over 90% of teens play video games, and nearly half...

Cyberbullying is one of the most common and harmful online risks affecting children and teens today. Unlike traditional bullying, it doesn’t end when the school day does, it can follow kids home through their phones, tablets, and computers. What makes cyberbullying...

Social media is where kids and teens connect, express themselves, and learn about the world. But behind the likes, follows, and filters, there’s a growing concern: the mental health impact of constant comparison and online pressure. Research has shown that excessive...

In today’s digital world, children spend more time online than ever — for learning,gaming, and connecting with friends. While the internet can be a powerful tool, italso exposes kids to risks like hacked accounts, privacy breaches, and identitytheft. That’s why...

Why This Matters Social media can inspire creativity, foster friendships, and connect teens to communities they care about. But it also carries serious risks: exposure to harmful content, online grooming, sextortion, cyberbullying, and negative mental health effects....

Why This Matters Smartphones are amazing tools for learning, socializing, and creativity, but they also open the door to risks that children may not be ready to handle alone. Recent data shows alarming trends in sextortion, cyberbullying, online grooming, and mental...

What the Case ShowsUnknown Number: The High School Catfish (Netflix, 2025) is a powerful documentary based ona chilling true story from Beal City, Michigan. It follows two 13-year-old classmates, LaurynLicari and Owen McKenny, who begin receiving relentless, harassing...

What the Research ShowsRoblox is one of the most popular online platforms for children, with millions of daily users.While it offers creativity and social play, it also carries serious safety concerns. Recent reportshighlight a rise in predator activity, scams, and...

What the Research ShowsStudies consistently reveal that heavy screen time, especially more than 3 hours a day onsocial media is linked to higher risks of anxiety, depression, and emotional fatigue amongteens. Key findings include:● Teens often feel pressure to stay...