#BullyingPreventionMonth kicks off w addressing one of our harshest critics: OURSELVES -- Amazing PSA presenting by Monica Lewinsky (she/her) Must watch vid #StandUpforYourself >> #bullying #shaming #ShameNation youtu.be/gfqzGJ9-y5k?si…

Happy #Book Birthday to Robyn Ho! "How to Talk to Kids About Anything" is launching today. Her #podcasts were always so FANTASTIC & educational for all! Her latest on my site: 5 Ways to Talk to Closed-Doors Teens> helpyourteens.com/5-ways-to-star…

Such an important segment - esp now, 60 Minutes with Jean Twenge (author of GENERATIONS, iGEN) Anderson Cooper abt teens & screentime -- #Parents need to help kids limit tech & social media usage, they need & want boundaries. #mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwareness #parenting

Such an important topic for all parents of kids & teens today. Thx TODAY for this extended segment of resources to help youth navigate screen time. #mentalhealth #ShameNation #parenting

One of the most common concerns of parents today is the overuse of social media w kids & teens. STUDY: 1/3 of teens “almost constantly” use at least one of the top 5 social media sites such as YouTube, TikTok & Instagram. Pew Research Center pewresearch.org/internet/2023/…

Instead of solely imposing restrictions for teens & tech, parents can collaborate w/their teens to manage screen time. 5 Ways to find a healthy balance - your #mentalhealth matters. #ParentingTips #parenting via Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/sham…

We've just updated our popular *Cyberbullying: Identification, Prevention, and Response* fact sheet for 2024 with the latest research findings and emerging best practices. It's a free 9-page PDF download - use it to get caught up and learn what to do! cyberbullying.org/cyberbullying-…

New Report: Abt 1 in 6 #Parents admit likely wouldn’t know if their teen or young adult were betting online. Tips to talk to kids abt the risks of online #gambling via Psychology Today MT Mott Poll #parentingtips psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shame-…

Today 5 of the BIG Tech comp testify(IMO)making excuses for their failure to keep kids safe online from predators, harmful content-etc Daily we wake up to latest teen suicide-related to cyberbullying or exploitation. Time for accountability #OnlineSafety thehill.com/opinion/techno…

New report Pew Research Internet > Majority of #teens are happier & more peaceful when digitally disconnected - 5 ways parents can create a #smartphone contract to manage #screentime via Psychology Today #parenting #mentalhealth psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/sham…

Seriously -- one of the best books yet of 2024 (or ever) regarding the #mentalhealth crisis of young pple and tech (smartphones). 1-no phones til HS 2-no SM til 16/18 3-phone free schools 4-More real free play time! T/U Jonathan Haidt #ParentingTips

The Anxious Generation - "...social media is particularly pernicious for young adolescents, whose brains are still developing..., drawing on reams of data; its “likes” & comparisons can have powerfully destructive effects." via Financial Times M/T Jonathan Haidt ft.com/content/b401b8…

Thx Darren Laur - White Hatter Team 🇨🇦 - This sounds like an excellent read - "Unlocked" Gr8 summary by you, I apprec >> facts vs fear & the 5 takeaways have convinced me to read it! IMO -- both seem to share that we need a shift to manage our tech habits. Like everything, it's abt finding balance.

My brand new piece is out! "Lessons Learned from Ten Generative AI Misuse Cases" - I discuss ten major incidents and the key takeaways related to human vulnerability, media literacy, content provenance, LLM/LMM parameter setting, & governmental oversight. cyberbullying.org/generative-ai-…

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Teenage #mentalhealth is a growing concern for parents today. A contributing factor is "sleep" for young people. Sleep is critical for both emotional & physical health - 3 ways to promote healthy sleep habits via Psychology Today #ParentingTips psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shame-…

Challenges of #parenting teens today -- Pew Research Center report, explores why #parents & #teens believe it's harder being a teen today vs 20 yrs ago: via Psychology Today #technology #mentalhealth psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/sham…

During the holidays, adults are not the only ones that struggle w/ loneliness. Research shares teen loneliness has doubled over the years in an age of tech. 5 Ways to help your teen feel less lonely v Psychology Today : #parenting #teens #holidays #lonely psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shame-…

How to Help Teens Handle Life Pressure through Friendships> #DYK Friends can improve a teen's emotional well-being, learn 3 ways to nurture #friendship. via Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shame-…

New Pew Research Center shares almost half 48% of teens realize #socialmedia is harming their #mentalhealth. Spending time outdoors has proven to improve mood, #anxiety & overall well-being. Let's give them ways to get off screens & outside! via Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shame-…