What Is Digital Citizenship? – A Guide for Parents
Reprinted by permission from Infotracer Parenting is not an easy job, especially these days. Not only do we need to keep our kids safe...
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Diana Graber
- Nov 8, 2022
- 3 min
What's a "Parasocial Relationship"?
In his post “Streaming and Superheroes,” CJ Lindsey describes his love of Superman. He writes that as a young child he would “tie a red...
Christiana Browni
- Nov 8, 2022
- 3 min
How to Help Students Avoid Plagiarism
Academic writing is a crucial type of writing. There is no margin for plagiarism and other illegal and unethical activities in academic...
Surfshark
- Nov 3, 2022
- 1 min
Reimagined Children's Books Teach Kids About Internet Safety
Internet safety is a relatively new concern. Schools don't always teach it. Parents and carers aren't sure how to explain it. Kids, being...
Teresa Siqueira
- Oct 20, 2022
- 10 min
Expert Advice to Keep Kids Safe Online
Re-posted by permission from Porch Part of being a kid nowadays involves being around technology and smartphones. In the same way, being...
Cindy Kinn
- Oct 13, 2022
- 3 min
Video Games: Good or Bad for Kids?
It’s all over social media and in sensational headlines that digital addictions (particularly video gaming) are drowning our kids in...
Carolina Jacobs
- Oct 12, 2022
- 3 min
How to Help Your Homeschooled Child Reduce Anxiety in Their First Year at College
Anxiety in college is common among students of all backgrounds. The American College Health Association found that 63% of students...
Cindy Kinn
- Sep 21, 2022
- 4 min
Does Your Child Suffer From Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD)?
Online games are popular and entertaining, but can they be addictive? This question is still being debated among researchers and health...
Carolina Jacobs
- Sep 7, 2022
- 3 min
How to Ensure Your Homeschooled Children Have a Vibrant After-School Life
Homeschooling your children is an educational option that’s available and legal in all 50 states in the U.S. As with any type of...
Colby Lindsey
- Sep 7, 2022
- 6 min
How Media Helps Kids Find Their Own Superpowers
Media surrounds us. Social media, advertisements, marketing, streaming platforms; we have unlimited access to almost all media in our...
Cyberwise Team
- Sep 1, 2022
- 4 min
Back-to-School Self-Care Tips and Ways to Motivate Your Child
With the school year starting back up for many, it’s important that both parents and students are ready for the transition. Self-care for...
Sam Bowman
- Aug 31, 2022
- 4 min
Inspiring Learning and Creativity While On Vacation
Going on vacations together as a family is important. It gives parents and kids a chance to relax, escape the everyday routine, and...
Pamela Rutledge, PhD, MBA
- Aug 24, 2022
- 4 min
10 Ways To Build a Digitally Resilient Kid
Digital resilience is the ability to bounce back from challenges in an online world. Resilience is a skill that builds each time you...
Carolina Jacobs
- Aug 23, 2022
- 3 min
How to Help Kids Demonstrate Self-Motivation When It Comes to Online Learning
It can be challenging for kids to transition from in-person schools to online courses. Sometimes they lose their drive to excel...
Cindy Kinn
- Aug 17, 2022
- 5 min
What Parents Should Know About How Games Keep Kids Hooked
Most games today are designed with “hooks.” Hooks are features inserted to get players to play longer and more often and even pay money...
Sam Bowman
- Aug 8, 2022
- 5 min
Safely Navigating Popular Online Tech Trends With Your Kids
Keeping kids safe online is proving harder as technology advances. In 2019, roughly 95% of children aged 3 to 18 had internet access at...
Guest Author
- Jul 13, 2022
- 3 min
A Guide to College Scholarships for Parents and Kids
Whether college is several years or a couple of semesters away for your child, learning more about scholarships can be an important part...
Cyberwise
- Jul 7, 2022
- 4 min
8 Pros and Cons of TikTok On Kids' Mental Health
Some argue using TikTok puts kids in harm's way. Others claim it can benefit their self-esteem. Both sides offer legitimate arguments...
Sam Bowman
- Jul 5, 2022
- 5 min
5 Best Podcasts To Help Kids Get Into Web Development
The popularity of podcasts is staggering. There’s one for every topic imaginable, and there isn’t a limit on who can and can’t host a...
CJ Lindsey
- Jun 30, 2022
- 5 min
5 TV Shows That Both Educate and Entertain Older Kids
When kids are preschool age, usually between 2 and 5 years old, it’s pretty easy to know what TV shows to put on for them. "Sesame...
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