Posts Tagged ‘#parenting’
“I was groomed by someone I met playing video games online: What I want parents and kids to know”
Harrison Haynes, now 20, was groomed at 12 by an online stranger through a gaming platform. His story is a stark reminder that today’s threats often come from our kids’ devices.
Read More“Back-to-School Parenting”
It’s crucial to help our children shape their lives based on their own experiences, with a bit of guidance from us, of course. Take a moment to read this article on how to send kids back to school without letting our own fears, worries, anxieties, or memories color their first day and the weeks leading up to it.
Read MoreSocial Media and Self-Diagnosis
When we hear teens casually say things like “I’m so OCD sometimes” or “my ADHD is really getting to me today,” it’s crucial to engage them in a conversation.
Read MoreTechnology and Family Values
Yes, there are many apps, technologies, and troublesome things lurking in the cyberworld, but if we create a set of Family Rules (values) and instill these in our kids as they grow, then any troublesome behavior or technology that we encounter can be discussed with the foundation of our family values.
Read MoreSocial Media’s Always-On Nature Exacerbates Teens’ Existing Body Image Concerns.
As parents, we know our teenagers’ self-esteem is influenced by their peers and environment. Today, social media amplifies this by creating a vast, interactive space where teens constantly seek validation through likes and comments, impacting their body image and mental health.
Read More“X boss Elon Musk warns Apple ban at Tesla, SpaceX over OpenAI relationship”
We should embrace technologies and the new tasks they can help us achieve. Why fight the waves? We won’t win. However, we should learn to surf. I do believe that we should not put our trust in these companies without questioning their protocols, motives, and applications of technologies.
Read More“Iowa high school bans cell phones, air pods to improve students’ mental health”
Like learning to drive, which we wait to teach until age 16, there’s an argument for waiting until kids are mature enough to handle smartphones responsibly.
Read More“Americans spend 2 and a half hours ‘dreamscrolling’ each day, new poll finds”
I’ll be real with you. I recently found out I’ve been “dreamscrolling” without even knowing it was a thing until I came across this new poll.
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