On the Radar: ‘Your Love Is My Drug,’ Lorde’s Latest Album and Sexualized Firearm Ads on Teen Boys’ Social Media
Kesha’s ‘Your Love Is My Drug’ Trending on TikTok and Instagram What? In 2010, pop artist Kesha (then stylized as “Ke$ha”) released the track, “Your Love Is My Drug.” The song compares romantic love to drug addiction. The accompanying video has a ‘70s hippie vibe, complete with psychedelic cartoon art. And it features the singer […]
On the Radar: Sleeping In, ‘My Pet Peeve’ and the TikTok Ban
Just two extra hours of weekend sleep reduces teen anxiety. The “My Pet Peeve” trend could help you understand your teen better. And the ban on TikTok has been delayed another 90 days.
On the Radar: ‘Get Ready with Me,’ Death from Dusting and the Bop House
Is the “Get Ready with Me” trend harmful? A tragic death from huffing computer dusting spray. The Bop House and OnlyFans aspirations.
On the Radar: ‘Yes You Can’ Trend, Niksen and Digital Distress
What are the dangers with the “Yes You Can” trend? Is the “Niksen” trend healthy or lazy? Do you know how to recognize digital distress in your teen?
On the Radar: ‘SkinnyTok’ and ‘Bigorexia,’ Location Tracking and ‘100 Deadliest Days’
What can parents do now to combat dangerous “SkinnyTok” and “bigorexia” content? Is location sharing among friends helpful or harmful? How can parents protect their teenage drivers during summer’s “100 Deadliest Days” of driving.
‘Bad Influence’ and ‘Devil in the Family’: The Truth About Influencing
Netflix’s ‘Bad Influence’ and Hulu’s ‘Devil in the Family’ examine what it’s really like behind the scenes for famous kid influencers.
On the Radar: ‘Carrotmaxxing,’ the Thumb Tack Hack and #BootsOnlySummer
As summer approaches, parents should be aware of the potential hazards of “carrotmaxxing,” studding flip-flops with thumb tacks and wearing soccer cleats off the field.
On the Radar: ‘Nonchalant’ Trend, TikTok Meditation and ‘Senior Assassin’
Teens are taking “nonchalance” to new extremes. Will TikTok’s new meditation feature make a difference in screentime? Water gun-based game “senior assassin” might be more dangerous than you think.
‘Mom, I think I have ADHD. I learned about it on TikTok.’
New studies explore why teens are self-diagnosing mental health conditions through TikTok—and why that can be dangerous.
On the Radar: The ‘Chromebook Challenge,’ ‘Jesus Glow’ and Why AI Companions ‘Pose Unacceptable Risks to Children and Teens’
Kids are short-circuiting Chromebooks for internet fame. What is the obsession with the “Jesus Glow”? And why is Common Sense Media recommending age restrictions on AI companions?
