Signs your child needs a social media time out
It’s the summer and now’s the time that kids are going to be glued to their phones. Children that spend in excess of a few hours a day doing non-academic or enriching things like playing violent video games or working to gain followers on social media run the risk of over exposure. Does your child […]
5 tips to keep pre-teen and teenage girls safe online
The world of social media and young girls is a scary one. From predators, to sexting, to cyberbullies and the pressure to be “liked”, girls and their smartphones are nearly (if not totally) inseparable. Perhaps this scenario is familiar to you: Your young daughter and her friends walk into the house and head straight to […]
7 things parents need to know if their kids are online
Kids going online is a reality, whether they have permission or not. Rather than keep your head in the sand as a parent, it’s important to know what you’re up against when it comes to kids being online and their safety. 7 things parents need to know if their kids are online There are ways […]
7 signs social media is negatively impacting your child
Social media is so new, no studies have been done to know what long-term effects it can have on our health and wellness. But, we do know there are nearly immediate effects of too much social media use. No one is immune to the way social media can impact their lives. For children, due to their […]
The Truth About What Wearables Can Do To You
We all have alerts. The ding. The ring. The buzz. But, have you ever thought about what those alerts on our watches and other wearables mean — and do — to us? If you think wearables don’t impact you beyond their intended purpose, think again. Those rings, dings and buzzes mean far more than you […]
What to do when your kid posts inappropriate content online
Kids posting inappropriate content online is bound to happen. From scantily clad photos to polarizing points of view to racist memes, chances are your child or someone they know will post something that can have serious backlash not only at the time of posting, but for years to come thanks to their digital footprint. In […]
5 things to think about when it comes to kids playing violent video games
“Grow your following of fans, assimilate rival crowds and become the coolest kid in school!” That’s the quick teaser for Popular Wars, an online game that encourages kids to collect followers and show opponents “who’s boss.” But, there’s a lot this description omits. In fact, once you dig into the game, it becomes much darker. […]
Is spending too much time online making your kids unhealthy?
Did you know the more time you spend online, the more your health is negatively impacted? It’s true. In fact, there are a lot of health issues associated with being attached to your smartphone that can actually hurt your mental and physical health. Health issues from spending too much time online Increased levels of anxiety […]
Summer and screen time: our top picks for apps that the whole family will love
Summer is here, which means that kids are going to be upping their screen time. In fact, the amount of time kids spend online in summer months is staggering; kids ages two to eight spend 2 ½ to three hours a day looking at a screen and that nearly doubles for kids ages eight to […]
How to keep kids safe online this summer
School is out, which means kids are home. And, what happens when kids are home? They spend more time online. In fact, screen time increases 26 percent for posting and 43 percent for sharing videos on Facebook alone in the summer months. With an increase of time spent online in the summer months, it means […]