Mar 12, 2026
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Regardless of how you feel about the conflict, I think we can all agree that all wars, including the one currently underway in Iran, are tragic. Although misinformation isn’t nearly as horrific as the loss of...
Mar 5, 2026
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Americans lost at least $16.6 billion to scams in 2024, according to the FBI, and the real number is almost certainly far higher because many victims never report the crime. Much of this crime involves online...
Mar 18, 2026
By Kerry GallagherA new report from Common Sense Media, “Betting on Boys,” reveals 32% of 11-year olds are gambling and betting behavior increases as they age to 49% among 17-year-olds. Online gaming is the most common gateway; 23% of all boys engage in...
Mar 10, 2026
By Kerry GallagherTwo topics are becoming dominant in teen boys’ social media video feeds: Looksmaxxing and ZYN. If these two terms are new to you, read on. In a previous Digital Wellness Tip, we talked about how social media algorithms serve up content that is...
Mar 3, 2026
By Kerry GallagherIf you’ve never heard of pink slime journalism, you’re not alone. The term describes websites that look like legitimate local news outlets but are actually funded to push a political agenda. Like processed “pink slime” meat made to resemble ground...
Feb 18, 2026
ConnectSafely’s Safer Internet Day 2026 was not just a one-day event. It was a coordinated national effort that included a youth-centered summit in Sacramento, a grant program supporting schools and youth-serving organizations nationwide, and a free webinar to help...
