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The Anxious Generation
Last year I read The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Haidt explores the harmful impact social media and smartphone use is having on the mental health of adolescents. This book resonated with me as an educator, as an uncle to several teenagers, and as a parent . The text proposes some simple actions that may help our kids have healthier relationships with technology. Like any book, I don't agree with everything in it, but Haidt provides much food for thought.
Here's an interview with the author from last April that piqued my interest.
I encourage you to take a look. I even have a couple copies. If you're interested, please reach out.
Seminar about Online Safety February 26, 2025
Anxious Generation & Screenagers
Viewing on the evening of March 19th
More Details TBD
Helping Your Child Succeed
The Dangers of Vaping
Internet Safety
Social Media Awareness
Be Cyber Smart
As our lives have become increasingly dependent on technology, virtually all personal and business data is kept on internet-connected platforms, which can become a gold mine for bad actors. It’s important to practice and focus on general cyber hygiene to keep your information safe.
Every individual should own their role in protecting their information and securing their systems and devices. There are many steps individuals can take to enhance their cybersecurity without requiring a significant investment or the help of an information security professional. NCSA highlights eight tips you can put into action now.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has tip sheets to help you stay safe online including:
Artificial Intelligence Chatbots
There is an increasing trend of young people engaging in role play conversations with artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. These chatbots simulate human-like conversations through text or speech.
There are nationwide reports of teens developing unhealthy attachments to an AI generated character, particularly when the chatbot blurs the line of reality.
Talk with your kids about this
Parents' Ultimate Guide to AI Companions and Relationships | Common Sense Media