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Catfishing

Every guide and article we've published on catfishing and online manipulation — how fake personas form, the warning signs, and how to protect a vulnerable teen.

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Catfishing May 25, 2026 14 min read

Love Bombing: How Emotional Manipulation Works Online

Love bombing is the second stage of online manipulation aimed at teenagers — accelerated affection used to bypass judgment. A calm, evidence-based guide for parents.

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Catfishing April 27, 2026 22 min read

Catfishing and Online Manipulation: A Parent's Guide to Protecting a Vulnerable Teen

Catfishing isn't a reality-TV gag — it's the opening move of a manipulation aimed at a teenager. A calm, evidence-based field guide for worried parents.

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