By Nathan Davies, ConnectSafely Research Associate The past 14 years have seen a sharp increase in mental illness, self-harm, and suicide among young people in the United States, particularly among teenage girls. The Centers for Disease Control found that for children...
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By Kerry Gallagher The warming temperatures are a signal that the last weeks of the school year are here. This means that our teens are spending more time connecting using their devices. They have big summer plans to make together, and we want that for them! Sometimes...
How to Avoid or Recover from a Ransomware Attack Apr 17, 2024Ransomware is one of numerous online crimes designed to separate people, businesses and government agencies from their money. Parent’s Guide to TikTok May 23, 2023TikTok tips for parents, plus advice...
by Larry Magid Summertime is almost here, which means that kids will soon be out of school, perhaps with plenty of time on their hands. That’s great, but it also means that they’ll have more time to interact with their devices. For some kids, this can be problematic....
