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Ask Trish: Smartwatches

Jul 9, 2024

“I’m thinking of getting a smartwatch, wondering what you think of them”

Ask Trish: How To Be An Upstander

Sep 14, 2021

Dear Trish: You often say that we should be Upstanders to hate. But how can I actually do that, particularly when the “cyberbullies” are your friend?

Ask Trish: Don’t Fight It Out Online

Sep 10, 2021

If someone says something rude to me online is it okay to say something rude back? At that point I’m just standing up for myself, right?

Protecting Mental Health on Instagram

Sep 16, 2021

I’m grateful to the Wall Street Journal for shedding light on some of the ways social media can contribute to a sense of inadequacy and other mental health issues. But what the article didn’t include is tips on how parents and teens can deal with these issues for a healthier online experience.

Ask Trish: Passive-Aggressive on Social Media

Aug 10, 2021

“Sometimes mean behavior on social media is super casual. Instead of being harassed, my friends just don’t tag me in a picture. How do I deal with the drama? Is it possible I’m overreacting?” Ah, yes...drama online (as this week’s TikTok depicts -- scroll down --...

Ask Trish: Marginalized Groups & Online Hate

Aug 3, 2021

Sometimes mean behavior on social media is super casual. Instead of being harassed, my friends just don’t tag me in a picture. How do I deal with the drama? Is it possible I’m overreacting?

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Wellness and Safety

Meta Opens Horizon Worlds Metaverse App to Teens

Meta Opens Horizon Worlds Metaverse App to Teens

Apr 18, 2023

https://youtu.be/T3BtOHhdoFU ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid speaks with Meta Reality Labs executive Hannah Gallagher about Meta's move to open Horizon Worlds to teens and how parents can help teens navigate social VR safely.

Tech Tools to Engage your Family in Fun or Educational Activities

Mar 25, 2020

There are plenty of tools out there to keep every member of the family engaged during this period when many of us are staying at home. In fact, for some of us, we're experiencing the opposite of social isolation -- having virtual meals with friends and extended...

Parenting and Working While Sheltering at Home

Mar 18, 2020

 Podcast: ConnectSafely.org CEO Larry Magid chats with parent and veteran educator Kerry Gallagher about tips for parenting and educating kids at home. By Larry Magid With many communities under a “shelter at home” order and others smartly taking precautions, a...

Youth Voices

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Videos

1. Generative AI for Families

2. Smart Digital Parenting: Navigating Screens with Children & Teens

3. New Gaming Research

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