What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to Kids Brains?
Dr. Jennifer Cross, developmental and behavioral pediatrics expert, explains the harmful effects of too much screen time on early childhood development. Source: NewYork-Presbyterian
Category: Be Aware
The child safety problem on platforms is worse than we knew (via The Verge)
Minors aren’t supposed to use Snap, Facebook, and YouTube — but they are, and experience abuse, harassment, and sexual solicitation Source: The Verge
Dangers of Discord (via Protect Young Minds)
Is Discord safe for teens? Learn the dangers of Discord and how you can make it a safer space for your teen. Source: Protect Young Minds
YouTube launches new ‘supervised mode’ for kids – but warns it will ‘make mistakes’
YouTube says its moderation system ‘will make mistakes and will continue to evolve over time’ Source: The Independent
Prodigy – Campaign for Commercial Free Childhood
Prodigy, a math game played by millions of students across the U.S., uses manipulative tactics to get kids to want an expensive membership. Source: Campaign for Commercial Free Childhood
Lets Talk About Porn – A Conversation Blueprint by Fight the New Drug
Here is a great resource that will walk you through having “the porn talk” with your child, partner, friend, or parent. Lots of science and hope for curious minds or those suffering from use. Source: Fight the New Drug
Home – Truth About Porn
A current, ever-growing database dedicated to the research on the harmful effects of pornography. Source: Truth About Porn
Girls Are Posting Sexually Violent Memes to TikTok
Girls are making TikTok memes displaying supposed sex injuries — influenced by a new film streaming on Netflix, “365 Days.” Source: Culture Reframed
The Shocking Tactics Sex Traffickers Use to Trap Your Kids and 5 Ways You Can Protect Them
Recently I had the opportunity to interview Russ Tuttle of The Stop Trafficking Project. Watch our interview or read the transcript below. https://youtu.be/ARcr9kS8x40 Note: The transcription of this interview has been edited for clarity. Kristen: Hi everyone! It’s Kristen Jenson from Protect Young Minds and today we have a really…
What is OnlyFans and How Has This Site Changed the Adult Industry?
The platform is quickly becoming a new phenomenon in the porn world, which poses the question: is OnlyFans a “healthy” or “safe” way to consume porn? It… Source: Fight the New Drug
