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Growing Up in a Gamblified Digital World

What a New Report Reveals About Boys and Gambling

“Have you noticed all these sports betting ads this year?” I asked my family as we waited for the Super Bowl halftime show. “That means a lot of people are losing a lot of money.”  “Yeah,” my teenager replied. “But someone else is winning a lot of money…”  I took in a sharp breath, resisting…  Read More

The Algorithmic Education of Boys

Insights from a new report from Common Sense Media

There’s a small print hanging on the wall just outside our kitchen that says simply, “It’s okay to cry here.” I don’t necessarily need the reminder. I come from a family of cryers. If you’ve been lucky enough to see my dad speak, you know he can rarely get through a keynote or workshop without…  Read More