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
Limit Screen Time, Filter Internet, Block Apps / Videos / Social Media, Track LocationRaising healthy and happy children in the digital age is a challenge for most parents. The use of smartphones, computers, and tablets for learning and communication has proliferated. Most schools have integrated de
The environment in which your child grows up is constantly being transformed thanks to the advent of technology and new innovations. Youngsters today spend a lot more time online and this behavioral trend is seriously affecting their ability to interact and more importantly connect with the people
If you think it is tough being a parent in today’s digitally-connected world, imagine what it is like being a teen.Just think back to the most painful judgment error, awkward, embarrassing or reputation-damaging incident you experienced when you were a teen. Now imagine if that moment was documented
There seems to be no end to the dangerous trends teens are promoting online these days. Even the latest KiKi challenge, getting out of a moving car and dancing to Drake's popular song by the same name, is considered ‘fun’, despite the risk of accidents. This goes to show the extent to which teens wi
