(Boston Globe) - My daughter Becca’s official cause of death is listed as an accidental drug overdose due to fentanyl poisoning. But the painful downward spiral that led to her 2020 death at 18 began … [Read more...] about I won’t see my daughter grow up because of social media. Don’t let that be your reality too.
A mother’s warning about fentanyl and teens
(WCVB) - Becca Schmill was the light of her mother's life, a young girl who cared deeply for her family and the world around her. "We went to Honduras together when she was 14 and we went with a … [Read more...] about A mother’s warning about fentanyl and teens
Surgeon General says 13 is ‘too early’ to join social media
(CNN) — US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says he believes 13 is too young for children to be on social media platforms, because although sites allow children of that age to join, kids are still … [Read more...] about Surgeon General says 13 is ‘too early’ to join social media
Social Media’s Toxic Relationship with Youth Mental Health
(Blog article) - It is now widely understood that social media has cons as well as pros. Social media allows us to stay in touch with friends and family who live far away, and to build supportive … [Read more...] about Social Media’s Toxic Relationship with Youth Mental Health
Lawsuit Against TikTok and YouTube
(Blog article) - Our #1 priority is protecting the wellbeing of children. Toward that goal, we have made the decision to use every lever available to us. One of those levers is the court … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Against TikTok and YouTube
