The Surprising Age to Start Knocking on Your Kid’s Door, According to Experts
When parenting young children, it’s hard to imagine a time when knocking before entering their room will become a necessity. However, that day will eventually come, and navigating the transition can raise plenty of questions and concerns. If you’re in the betwixt-in-between place of wondering whether it’s time to start knocking on your child’s bedroom […]
Meta Removes Third-Party Fact Checkers Over ‘Bias’ Fears
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Tuesday that third-party fact checkers will be replaced by “community notes” on Facebook and Instagram, to help address the perception of bias. “Fact checkers have been too politically biased and have destroyed more trust than they’ve created,” Zuckerberg said in a video post on Facebook that announced the changes. “What started as a […]
Millennial Shares Theory on Why One Generation Is Best at Technology
A woman’s theory on the generation who will “take over” with Artificial Intelligence has gone viral. Nik Pollina, 30, from New York, recently developed a theory that those born between 1992 and 1997, who she called the “MapQuest generation,” are the ones most suited to tackle the rise of AI. Because, she says, this generation […]
Podcast: Awareness rises for harms around TikTok, children, addiction
Because more states and countries are filing lawsuits against TikTok, the tide appears to be turning against companies in the social media space to get them to do more about protecting children and teens from addiction and self-harm. Dr. Lisa Strohman, founder and CEO of the Digital Citizen Academy, talks about the latest movements in […]
The Psychology of Tech (with Dr. Lisa Strohman)
In this conversation, Dr. Lisa Strohman discusses the intersection of technology and child psychology, focusing on the implications of gaming, social media, and educational technology on children’s safety and mental health. Dr. Lisa emphasizes the need for parents to be proactive in understanding the risks associated with these platforms and advocates for educational programs that […]
‘I was stunned’: The children’s game that became parents’ worst nightmare
With its brightly coloured characters, simplistic graphics and comic-book text, Roblox appears remarkably non-threatening.
Child being bullied? Here’s how to get the school to hear you, with tips from educational, psychological and legal experts
If your child is struggling to make friends or showing poor mental health, such as anxiety or depression, you may be worried that they’re showing signs of being bullied. Dealing with teachers and school staff in stuations like this can be a hugely stressful time for parents. All you want to do is protect your child; yet it may […]
US surgeon general: Parents’ stress levels too high
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Should You Leave Social Media?
Social media platforms like Facebook are such a common part of our lives; scrolling, posting, and “liking” is an integral part of the day. It’s just as common as that first sip of coffee, and check-ins multiple times a day are the norm.
Is Instagram safe for kids? Not really – here are the 8 things experts want parents to know about the social media app
With more than a quarter of 5-7-year-olds owning a smartphone and almost all teens using Instagram, what do parents need to know about the effects of the social media app?