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social media, online safety, digital hygiene, parenting Julie Fisher, M.Ed. social media, online safety, digital hygiene, parenting Julie Fisher, M.Ed.

What You Gotta Know about Kids, Social Media, and Self-Esteem

One of the most dangerous aspects of social media is that children can easily fall into the trap of comparison and competition. With platforms such as Instagram, which focus on appearance, children can be exposed to unrealistic societal standards of beauty and success. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy and insecurity if they feel like they don’t measure up.

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online safety, social media Julie Fisher, M.Ed. online safety, social media Julie Fisher, M.Ed.

Understanding Utah Law on Child Social Media Use

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, and its impact on children cannot be ignored. With the rise of cyberbullying, online predators, and harmful content, it is crucial to understand the laws that regulate children's social media use. In Utah, there are specific laws that make up the Social Media Regulation Act that address these issues

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social media, online safety, digital hygiene Julie Fisher, M.Ed. social media, online safety, digital hygiene Julie Fisher, M.Ed.

Your Social Media Account Has Been Compromised. Now What?

We’ve all seen those messages on social media: “Don’t accept a friend request from me - my account has been hacked.”

Was that person’s account actually “hacked” though?

Hacking vs. Cloning

Hacking refers to the unauthorized access or manipulation of someone's computer system or account. Hackers may use a variety of techniques to gain access to an account, such as guessing a weak password, exploiting vulnerabilities

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