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  • Should Schools Ban Phones? An Urgent Decision For Educators

    Should Schools Ban Phones?  An Urgent Decision For Educators
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    Should Phones Be Allowed In School? No! And Here’s Why In the US, states are moving toward banning cell phones in schools, and as a School Counselor, I couldn’t agree more with this decision. Innovative tech is a hallmark of a great school. Young, creative minds mixed with the latest developments have always been a… Read more

  • What Is The Safest Phone For Tweens?

    What Is The Safest Phone For Tweens?

    Tweens are that magical age between 9-12, where they are older than a “big kid” and not quite a teenager. Tweens are generally focused on acting like their older teenage counterparts but still need more parental support and guidance. If you have a tween at home, the chances are high that they have asked for… Read more

  • Should You Purchase A Phone Without Internet for Your Kid?

    Should You Purchase A Phone Without Internet for Your Kid?

    One of the parents’ biggest decisions today is when to give their child a smartphone. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends waiting until age 13 to provide a child with a phone. Meanwhile, a Stanford Medicine Study found that by age 12.6, 75% of children had a smartphone. While many children younger than this have… Read more

  • 10 Vital Social Media Lessons for a Girl Who Is Always on Her Phone

    10 Vital Social Media Lessons for a Girl Who Is Always on Her Phone

    Like it or not, social media is a massive part of our culture, and it’s here to stay. While social media gets a bad rap for projecting a false version of reality and the intentional use of addiction-causing practices, there are some benefits social media provides. One of the best features of social media is… Read more

  • The Dangerous Social Repercussions of Teens Sending Nudes

    The Dangerous Social Repercussions of Teens Sending Nudes

    Sending nudes has become increasingly popular with young teens. The combination of an underdeveloped adolescent brain and rapid hormonal changes paves the way for the instant gratification of sending nude pictures. Young teens have difficulty resisting the excitement and need for validation when social media apps like Snapchat, with messages disappearing after being viewed, make… Read more

  • How to Use Family Sharing on the iPhone

    How to Use Family Sharing on the iPhone

    If you have kids, chances are they are begging for an iPhone or iPad. The first time you create anything Apple-related for your children, there are some tips and tricks you can use to make their iPhone safer and easier for you to manage. This article will show you how to use Family Sharing on… Read more