By Kerry Gallagher In newly published research from Thorn, 1 in 3 teen minors have had an online sexual interaction. These interactions might include sexting and sharing of “nudes” – photos of private body parts. Whether on the sending or receiving end of this...
By Kerry Gallagher Now that the Season of Giving is upon us, one of the greatest gifts we can give to others is our time and attention. Even in the hustle and bustle of fitting in school, tryouts, performances, homework, and other responsibilities, you can be a better...
By Kerry Gallagher As we prepare for Thanksgiving, it is worth mentioning that expressing gratitude can improve sleep, mood and immunity. It can also decrease depression, anxiety and risk of disease. In this article from a technologist on LinkedIn, ideas for how we...
By Kerry Gallagher Now that we have experienced Daylight Savings Time for a week, it is noticeable how much daylight and nighttime we are living with. The adjustment can be rough for all of us! A study from the NIH about the impact of screens on teen sleep quality...
By Kerry Gallagher As we approach the upcoming election, we will all start seeing candidates and their supporters making claims online and on TV about who is responsible for the hardships in our lives. Sometimes, conspiracy theories even take hold in the campaign...
By Kerry Gallagher According to a recent survey from Pew Research Center, “Overall, 52% of Americans say they feel more concerned than excited about the increased use of artificial intelligence. Just 10% say they are more excited than concerned, while 36% say they...