Talking To Teens About Catfishing

We have heard the horror stories of cyberbullying over the past several years, and they never get easier to hear. Catfishing is an extended branch of online harassment that takes cruelty to a new level. The tragedy in Riverside California is a cruel reminder of the...

Pros and Cons of Virtual Therapy for Teens

Is Virtual Therapy Effective for Troubled Teens?   Many troubled teenagers will completely shut down if you attempt to take them to a therapist’s office, but is online therapy effective for teens struggling with mental health issues?    Since the...

Teen Digital Self-Harm

Parenting teens with technology seems like it’s always evolving — probably because it is. The trend of teen digital self-harm is a trend that is very concerning.    What is digital self-harm? It’s the “anonymous online posting, sending, or...

Teens, Tech and Mental Health

Nearly half of teens admit to being online constantly, according to the 2022 Teens, Social Media and Technology study by PEW Research Center.   Since 2019 teen depression and anxiety has doubled, many experts blame the increase of screen-time as part of the...