Are you READY? – A Strategy to Promote Responsible Tech Use

These days, parents, teachers, and other trusted adults are very aware of how technology can capture the attention and focus of children and teens. According to recent data from Stanford University, 90% of youth have a smartphone by age 14, with the majority getting one by age 12. Access to social media follows soon after, …

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What Teens See Online Matters: How Media Shapes Expectations About Sex and Relationships

We live in a world where young people are constantly taking in messages about sex, relationships, and identity—often before they’re developmentally ready to understand or process them. Whether through social media, TV shows like Euphoria, or online videos, these messages can shape how teens think about intimacy, consent, and what’s “normal” in a relationship. Unfortunately, much …

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