Social Media Usage Amongst Teens 2023 CyberbullyingSexting In the most-used social media platforms ranking, Facebook has still managed to maintain itself at the top... Read More >
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Child Safety Online: Why Bans Aren’t Enough Uncategorized Last week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law. It bans social media accounts for children... Read More >
Is my child ready for Facebook? CyberbullyingInappropriate content “Mom, don’t you know that ALL my friends have Facebook accounts!! Can I have one?” “Dad, how... Read More >
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What is the “Ghostlighting” Dating Trend? Hoax / TrendsSocial Media The “Ghostlighting” Dating Trend A concerning new dating behavior called “Ghostlighting” is emerging in online relationship culture.... Read More >
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Should I get my child a Smartphone/tablet as a holiday gift? Uncategorized Holiday time is gift- giving time, and we all want to make our children happy. When considering... Read More >