by Steven Zimmerman | Aug 20, 2025 | Social Media, Technology
Games like Roblox, Minecraft, and Fortnite are immense creative spaces—and busy social networks. The same features that make them fun—open chat, gifting economies, fast friending, countless user-made worlds—also create cover for people who manipulate kids. Over the...
by Steven Zimmerman | Jul 28, 2025 | Mental Health
Many teens who self-harm go to great lengths to hide their behavior, so it’s important to recognize even subtle signs. Cutting, deliberately injuring oneself with sharp objects, is one of the most common forms of self-harm. People who engage in cutting usually do it...
by Steven Zimmerman | May 19, 2025 | Blog, Criminal Activity, Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Gun Violence
In recent years, a troubling phenomenon has become increasingly evident across social media and digital platforms: the emergence and continued growth of online fandoms dedicated to notorious mass murderers, particularly those responsible for school shootings and...
by Steven Zimmerman | Feb 12, 2025 | Administrators, Apps, Blog, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Online etiquette, Parenting, Social Media, Suicide Prevention, Virtual Reality
AI-driven companion chatbots, such as Replika and Character.AI, have rapidly gained popularity, especially among youth seeking emotional intimacy or companionship. These platforms offer users the ability to engage in personalized conversations, often blurring the...
