Tag: technology

  • 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

  • 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

  • Ten Simple Rules for Teens and Technology

    Ten Simple Rules for Teens and Technology

    When parenting teenagers, discussions about rules can be a daily, and sometimes heated, conversation. One area that is more impactful than anything you could set limits on is technology. Your teen’s relationship with tech should be carefully curated and maintained. Here, I outline my simple rules for teens and technology. Your teenager has grown up right… Read more

  • Discord: How to Make it a Safe Space for your teen

    Discord: How to Make it a Safe Space for your teen

    You might have heard of the media platform Discord if you have young gamers at home.  The popular app is accessed through a computer or phone and allows people to communicate with each other while playing games like Fortnite, Roblox, and Among Us.  Discord can also be overlaid directly into these games. Gamers can chat… 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