by Cyberbully Advocate | May 7, 2025 | Blog, cell phones, Featured, school
In my last piece, I shared about the inconclusive research findings associated with banning student phones at school and the outcomes of academic achievement and positive mental health and well-being. I argued that we shouldn’t treat these devices as a singular...
by Cyberbully Advocate | Apr 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Every year on March 31st, we observe International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)—a time to recognize and celebrate the strength, brilliance, and humanity of transgender and non-binary people around the world.
by Cyberbully Advocate | Apr 7, 2025 | Blog, Educator Favorites, Featured
The anxiety surrounding smartphones’ impact on youth mental health has reached a fever pitch, and I am getting an increasing number of inquiries from educators about what they should do as they approach summer, revisit their school policies, and prepare for the next...
by Cyberbully Advocate | Apr 7, 2025 | Blog, Featured, instagram, prevention, schools
As Youth Advisory Board members for Meta for almost a decade, Justin and I get the opportunity to use our research findings to shine a spotlight on how their products and services can be improved to better safeguard and support teens. One gap that I’ve always believed...
by Cyberbully Advocate | Mar 7, 2025 | Blog, Featured, instagram, snapchat, social media, teens, tiktok
For our newest installment in our annual series, I’d like to introduce you to my sixteen year-old friend Elly as she sketches out the scene of modern digital life among adolescents these days. Consider this a boots-on-the-ground report covering some really relevant...
