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Reflective thinking

Reflective thinking means slowing down, considering alternatives, and resisting first impressions before deciding what to believe.

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Helping children recognize misleading online content

Helping children recognize misleading online content

Start with development, not blame Children are not miniature adults with fully formed judgment. Their prefrontal networks, including systems involved in inhibitory control, working memory, planning, and cognitive flexibility, continue to mature through adolescence. This means a child may understand a safety rule in the abstract but still react quickly to a sensational video, persuasive […]