As evidenced by increases in app downloads, app earnings, and smartphone penetration over the last five years, mobile application usage seems to be on the rise. The smartphone has managed to take up even more of our time. However, usage does not distribute evenly across types of mobile apps. Social
For the first time in history, technology has become an integral part of three whole generations. This includes seniors, adult parents and their children. Technology’s reach can be largely owed to its easy adaptability and low cost availability. The good news is that this penetration is a global phe
Talking to parents about their kids’ online lives is one of the job perks at Cyberwise. It’s always interesting to hear firsthand what parents worry about most when it comes to their kids and screens. Invariably, it’s this: screen time.One evening, while delivering a parent presentation at a school
Protect Young Eyes is one of the most popular blogs helping kids and teens to stay safe from the dangers lurking on portable internet-ready devices. They released unbiased results after exhaustively testing and analyzing 13 parental control solutions available on the market today. Qustodio, Circle,
We tend to put ‘the media’ under a single umbrella. In reality, however, not all media is the news media! The media encompasses books, films, music, TV shows, video games, magazines, podcasts, social media, newspapers, music videos, web forums, newsletters, and much much more.While we’re all aware o
We know you’re busy, but please take a moment to consider the following data regarding kids and screens: • The average age for kids getting a first phone is 10.3 years old. • 95% of teens now have access to a smartphone, and 45% say they are online “almost constantly.” • Most kids score the
A series of binge-worthy podcasts called “Their Own Devices” aim to connect with parents, providing helpful, practical, and straightforward information that families can discuss together as they seek to develop a beneficial, healthy, and productive relationship with technology and digital media. Thi
With Black Friday & Cyber Monday just around the corner, parents & children will be looking out for the best deals on smartphones, electronics & gadgets. Here’s our list of the top deals to look out for this 2018!PhonesImagine owning an iPhone free! Well this deal by US Cellular comes close to that.
When was the last time you saw your children look up from their social media feed and voluntarily engage in a conversation with you? If you have to think about it, we feel you! You’ve probably spoken to them, scolded them or even pleaded with them to stop with their online obsession, but all your ef
Do your teenage kids get 8-10 hrs of recommended sleep time every day? According to the National Sleep Foundation, a study found that only 15% of teens reported sleeping 8 1/2 hours on school nights. Sleep is fundamental to optimal functioning during childhood and adolescence, including health and
It is not by accident that smartphones, tablets and computers have become ubiquitous today. While they serve as valuable productivity tools, the companies that make them, along with those that make apps, have relentlessly focused on making them engaging. A good thing, one might argue. There comes a
October is Anti-Bullying month. Bullying can be expressed in many forms; physical, verbal, social or cyberbullying. According to stopbullying.gov, the behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting proble
