by Cyberbully Advocate | Jun 7, 2025 | Blog, cyberbullying, Featured, ptsd, research, trauma
A couple of years ago, I explored the concerning link between bullying and trauma, and summarized the existing research that showed how repeated harassment involving peers at school should be considered an Adverse Childhood Experience that has the potential for...
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...
