On the Radar: Teen Texting Codes, ‘Y2K Skinny’ and ‘Coldplaygate’
What do those emojis and acronyms really mean? Why are millennials angry at today’s teens for pushing “Y2K Skinny?” Is there anything positive to be gleaned from the ‘Coldplaygate’ drama?
On the Radar: 25 Days a Year Watching Videos, ‘Polyphonic Perception’ and Teens’ AI Friends
A new study says we spend 25 days a year watching online videos. What is “polyphonic perception?” Do teens prefer AI friends over real ones?
On the Radar: Teens Self-Regulating Screentime, ‘Dame Un Grrr’ and ‘Glazing’
New Research Finds Teens Are Reducing Their Own Screentime to Improve Mental Health What? In a survey conducted by audience research company GWI, researchers found that “the number of 12- to 15-year-olds who take breaks from smartphones, computers and iPads rose by 18% to 40% since 2022.” The Guardian reports that these findings are echoed […]
On the Radar: Misleading Cannabis Packaging, ‘Looksmaxxing’ and ‘Pity Marketing’
Teens are confused by cannabis edibles branded as health foods. ‘Looksmaxxing’ promotes harmful masculinity stereotypes. And how should we teach our kids to respond to “pity marketing?”
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.