Sext Education: Teens and the Pressures Digital Life

What is sexting? According to Merriam-Webster, sexting is “The sending of sexually explicit messages or images by cell phone.” However, that definition can easily be expanded today. Cell phones aren’t the only medium for sexting. On the contrary, all forms of social...

Kids For Privacy: Are You Oversharing on Social Media?

Life is full of potential addictions; you don’t have to look too far to find them. When teens consider the concept of addiction, they likely think about cigarettes and substance abuse, but oversharing on social media doesn’t always register as a cause for concern....

Power of Pledges: Put A Stop to Distracted Driving

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month – Help Put a Stop to Smartphone Distractions Behind the Wheel Distracted driving is NEVER OK. You’re never alone on the road, even when you’re alone in your car. That’s the simple message behind AT&T’s IT...

#Digital4Good 2018: Who Will You Nominate?

Students and industry come together to celebrate student voice and digital leadership in social media. (San Francisco, CA – March 12, 2018) – On Monday, September 17, 2018, #ICANHELP will host the second annual #Digital4Good event in San Francisco, CA and it will be...

Women and Celebrities: Targets of Online Shaming

Celebrities—males and especially females—are perhaps the biggest targets for online shaming. Generations of stars have endured the sniping and scrutiny of gossip rags, from that of Louella Parsons (America’s first Hollywood gossip columnist) to modern versions like...

Understanding Cyberbullying Helps Create Safer Schools

It’s a sea of sadness when we read headlines of peer cruelty, youth dying and the rise of incivility in our country today. Whether it’s offline, as in the school cafeteria or online, in the palm of your child’s hand, hate is hate and it’s...

Online Support for Cyberbullying and Shaming

It’s been over a decade since I received my online Scarlet Letter that nearly destroyed my career and emotional well-being. Until you become a victim of online harassment or abuse, it’s difficult to understand the darkness, loneliness and fear that you can feel. Being...