Between the media coverage of the COVID-19 epidemic and an overall lack of things to do other than engage with screens, teens are struggling with digital well-being.
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Social media and teenager self-esteem have complex links, yet it’s clear that social media can be a factor in teens' views of themselves and their mental health in general.
Most push notifications are designed to compete for your attention, not to provide useful information. Parents can help teens learn how to sort out notifications they want or need and those they don't, how to manage alerts, and what to do when an app's notifications have crossed the line from useful to annoying.
The teenage years are a rough period for everyone, but those years can be especially hard for LGBT+ youth.
Today’s teenage artists are living in an exciting time. Graphic art has taken off, and thanks to the internet, a career in art is more attainable than it has ever been.
Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge? You probably do; it was popular and reached a lot of people, raising awareness for its cause, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Discover three exceptional sources of free curriculum to help a homeschooling teen make the most of their learning time, including classes for advanced learners.
Highlights: Trolls are in it for attention, not to pick on an individual person. There are a number of troll traits, but not all of them are definitive by themselves. Kids who know how to identify trolls can better protect themselves. One of the things that many parents worry about when their kids are online is cyberbullies. They may not picture internet trolls, but some experts believe trolling is a form of cyberbullying. Like cyberbullying, […]
Highlights: iNaturalist is a joint venture of National Geographic and the California Academy of Sciences. Users of iNaturalist can find out more information about the flora and fauna around their homes or in areas they explore. Users can contribute to the scientific community by adding their photos and observations to the biodiversity database. Parents can find fun ways to incorporate iNaturalist into their family’s life, blending kids’ love of technology with healthy outdoor activity. “My […]
Highlights: Tech addiction is a real fear for parents, but might not be a real disorder. Although tech overuse shares some similarities with addiction, many experts don’t consider it an addiction in the medical sense of the word. Parents can mistake ordinary activities for tech overuse. Tech overuse can also mask real disorders like depression and anxiety. Oh, no, the teens are addicted to their phones, gaming systems, and tablets! Or are they? Fears about […]
Highlights: A data cap could help your child stick to the rules. Parents need to understand why and how teens break the rules. Parents can protect their children with data restrictions, web monitoring tools, and open communication. Unlimited data for every line in your house may seem like a no-brainer. Most plans offer it now, and if you’re a certain age, you probably remember the frustration of hitting your data limit. However, you might want […]
Highlights: Identity thefts target children because they are easy to elicit information from, and they have not yet developed negative credit histories. Friends and family members are commonly identified as child identity thefts. Parents should be aggressive in protecting their children’s personal information and watching for signs of possible identity theft. Parental monitoring software can help keep your family safe from theft of personal information. When you think about identity theft, you probably think about […]