Tag: social media

  • 5 Things Parents Need to Know About Group Chats

    5 Things Parents Need to Know About Group Chats

    Messaging has become the most commonly used form of communication in society today. Things that once required a phone call and a conversation are now quick buzzes in our hands with brief snippets of information. Whether through text, iMessage, or a messaging app, the convenience is multiplied when a group chat is created. Now, messaging… Read more

  • Snapchat Parental Controls: What You Need to Know

    Snapchat Parental Controls: What You Need to Know

    The social life of our teens and tweens very much exists in the digital world.  One of the most popular apps for communicating with friends is SnapChat. The yellow app icon with a white ghost-looking character gets more users every day and is the primary way teens interact. In this article, we will highlight the… Read more

  • Is TikTok Safe For Your Kids? Advice from a counselor

    Is TikTok Safe For Your Kids? Advice from a counselor

    If you are a parent, the day will come when your child will start asking for a phone, tablet, and the inevitable Social Media account. Like it or not, what was once just fun posting pictures on your Facebook or MySpace is now a significant part of teen culture. But how do those of us… Read more