89% of Online Sexual Advances Happen in Private Chats
It starts with a message.A friendly DM. A quick chat after a game. An innocent looking conversation that hides something much darker. According to the FBI, 89% of sexual advances toward minors happen through chatrooms or private messaging apps. These advances often begin subtly with flattery, compliments, or harmless questions but can quickly escalate into […]
What Is Cyberbullying and How Can You Deal With It?
Cyberbullying isn’t always loud. It doesn’t always look like name-calling or direct threats. Sometimes, it’s subtle.It’s silence after you speak in a group chat.It’s people laughing at a joke that wasn’t technically about you.It’s watching your words get twisted and posted. But here’s the truth: if it feels personal, if it stays with you, if […]
Trump’s AI Education Order: Necessary Innovation or a Risk to Childhood?
President Trump recently signed an executive order mandating the introduction of artificial intelligence education across U.S. public schools. The plan includes new curricula, teacher training, and public-private partnerships, all aimed at preparing the next generation for an AI-driven workforce. On the surface, this sounds like a bold step forward. But the public reaction has been […]
The Myopia Epidemic
Myopia (nearsightedness) is on the rise, and it’s becoming a serious public health issue. By 2050, an estimated 740 million children and teenagers could be affected. Increased screen time, less time outdoors, and constant close-up focus on digital devices are driving this epidemic. If we don’t take action, millions of children could face long-term vision […]
Why 2010 Marked a Mental Health Crisis for Teens
For years, psychologists and researchers have attempted to decode the alarming rise in anxiety, depression, and self-harm among teenagers. While mental health challenges have always existed, something changed dramatically around 2010. Jonathan Haidt’s latest research, featured in The Anxious Generation, underscores how this period marked an inflection point in adolescent well-being. But why? What made […]
Doomscrolling is Rewiring Our Brains
Ever found yourself glued to your phone at 2 AM, scrolling through one distressing headline after another? You tell yourself, just one more post, but an hour later, you’re still scrolling—wired, anxious, unable to sleep. This isn’t just a bad habit. It’s a design feature. The Science of Doomscrolling Doomscrolling—consuming a steady stream of negative […]