Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that occurs over digital devices. This can be anything from a smartphone to a computer. Through these devices, cyberbullying can take place via text message, SMS, social media platforms, apps, or gaming forums where people can openly share content. Cyberbullying often involves posting, sending or sharing harmful and negative content about the person who is being targeted. This can include sharing private information that can serve to humiliate or […]
Yearly Archives: 2019
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Free apps and digital games can provide hours of entertainment for kids. And while you don’t want them to spend too much time absorbed in their screens, it can be convenient to have that kind of entertainment available while you’re busy cooking dinner or when you need your child to be entertained during a long drive. At least, it can be convenient until you end up with a huge bill that you weren’t expecting. But […]
Teens seem to be geniuses and can absorb technology at a far faster rate than their parents. For parents, this can be quite scary as there are plenty of people trying to take advantage of naïve teens online. There are obvious dangers of your teen talking to a predator that wants to harm them physically. Teaching your teens about never meeting someone they met online without a parent present is important. Plenty of online friendships/relationships […]
As technology continues to evolve, many systems are being developed in order to track and monitor family communications and activity. These systems monitor family member activity, detect suspicious activity, and immediately alert you of results. Thousands of families around the world have noted this technologies ability to identify cyber-bullying, online predators, suicide prevention, inappropriate or unfaithful behavior. For a relatively low-investment and simple installation process you can equip these systems to monitor the digital activity […]
Can your 13-year-old use their smartphone at school? If they lived in France, they wouldn’t be able to. The French government recently passed a law that bans students under 15 from using smartphones, tablets, or smartwatches during the school day, unless assigned to by a teacher. This applies to more than just class time – even at lunch or between classes, students are forbidden to use their phones. What Does a Smartphone Ban Accomplish? Unsurprisingly, French lawmakers […]
Boredom is nothing to be afraid of. These strategies can help parents help their teens learn to deal with boredom without resorting to smartphone use.
Get a fresh start with screens this New Year! A new year means a fresh start, and many of us use it for self-improvement. For teens and families, though, it’s a good time to reconsider their screen use. Consider these five New Year’s resolutions for your family this year. 1. Make The Dinner Table Tech-Free This is a good resolution for families, because being distracted by your phone doesn’t become any less of a problem […]
Parents often need to monitor their child’s internet activity. The internet can be a useful resource for children. However, it can also be a dangerous place. Parents monitor online activities to protect children from the potentially harmful information available. This helps keep them safe. It also ensures that they are not spending too much time online. There are applications and programs across many devices that help parents do this. Continue reading this post to learn […]