How to Talk to Your Teen About Sexting

How to Talk to Your Teen About Sexting

It is essential that teens understand that sexting can have serious, life-altering consequences. However, discussing this sensitive subject can be difficult. Though this conversation may be awkward, it’s still absolutely necessary. Because of this, having a framework...
Yellow: Tinder for Teens?

Yellow: Tinder for Teens?

By now, most people have heard of Tinder, a dating app that allows strangers to interact and meet up. Tinder allows users ages 18+  to create accounts. For this reason, younger iPhone users can’t join Tinder. But have you heard of Yellow? Many deem Yellow to be...
The Long-Term Effects of Bullying

The Long-Term Effects of Bullying

Many believe that bullying may hurt in the moment, but doesn’t cause lasting damage. Indeed, many argue that bullying is just a rite of passage that all kids go through. In a recent study, researchers sought to find out if, on the contrary, bullies cause lasting...
Teaching New Ways to Learn: The Responsive Classroom Method

Teaching New Ways to Learn: The Responsive Classroom Method

The typical American classroom has more or less been the same for decades. Also the same: persistent problems with behavior, discipline and learning. However, one innovative teaching method shows great promise in solving those problems. Responsive Classroom...
The Benefits of Taking a Break from Social Media

The Benefits of Taking a Break from Social Media

According to SocialMediaToday.com, the average American will spend two hours every day on social media. However, the average teen spends nearly nine hours every day on social platforms. Social media has brought us many wonderful advantages. Unfortunately, it has...
From Star Wars to Student Success: George Lucas’ Edutopia

From Star Wars to Student Success: George Lucas’ Edutopia

George Lucas, the famed creator of the biggest franchise in film history, has brought his midas touch to the education world. The George Lucas Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that studies what works well within the American school system. Edutopia is...
“David’s Law” — How Texas Is Combating Cyberbullying

“David’s Law” — How Texas Is Combating Cyberbullying

In January 2016, San Antonio teen David Molak committed suicide in his backyard after enduring extreme cyberbullying. David sought to get away from his bullies. He even went so far as to transfer to another school. Still, the bullies persisted. Unfortunately, his...