online influencers

Bodies, Bots, and the Talks Kids Need

“What kinds of questions feel easier to ask AI than a human?” This is a question that the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Center for Digital Thriving has been encouraging adults to ask young people since ChatGPT and other models burst onto the scene a few years ago. Now, a national survey from Common Sense…  Read More

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