Will Tech Gifts Rot My Child's Brain?
From an iPhone to Nintendo Switch, a tablet to a smartwatch, what's on your kid's wish list? How can you make sense out of what tech...
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Cyberwise
- Dec 6, 2021
- 5 min
Is Your Child Ready for These Top Tech Gifts?
When spending time with family and friends around the holidays, you'll likely hear: Let’s all put our phones down! So as festivities roll...
Sam Bowman
- Dec 1, 2021
- 4 min
Balancing Distraction with Exploration in Children’sDigital Media Use
Kids today are spending more time than ever before on digital media. Between remote learning, tech in the classroom, and smartphones,...
Terry Turner
- Nov 17, 2021
- 12 min
Internet Safety for Kids
Threats to children’s internet safety include invasions of privacy, cyberbullying, sexting, and harassment. Options to protect your...
Cyberwise
- Nov 4, 2021
- 3 min
Parents: Should You Worry About "Squid Game"?
Even if you haven’t watched “Squid Game,” you’ve probably heard about the immensely popular new show. This Korean battle royal series...
Guest Author
- Oct 26, 2021
- 8 min
9 Ways to Make Social Media Safer for Children
As parents, our two top priorities are to keep our children safe and to provide as many opportunities as possible for them to make the...
Diana Graber
- Oct 7, 2021
- 4 min
As Parents Learn of Facebook’s Harms, Let’s Not Overlook Kids Using Tech Well
Thanks to Facebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen, parents everywhere now know that the social media giant (who also owns the teen-fav...
Jane Travis
- Aug 17, 2021
- 3 min
How to Protect Your Child from the Downsides of Online Life
Does your child spend a lot of time online? Are you worried about the impact it might have upon them? Then you need to read this article,...
Cyberwise
- Aug 9, 2021
- 3 min
Fun and Educational Activities Available for Children Online
The pandemic dramatically affected our social lives. The population hit hardest? Children and their parents! Families had to find ways...
Sarah Hollenbeck
- Aug 5, 2021
- 4 min
How To Safely Baby-Proof Your Home with Modern Technology
In our current state of societally-driven innovation, child development and access to modern technology go hand in hand. Although we may...
Barry Joseph
- Jul 30, 2021
- 7 min
Curated List of Games for Civic Identity
This month I had the pleasure of working with Andy Robertson, who founded and runs the amazing Family Video Game Database, to highlight a...
Cyberwise
- Jul 21, 2021
- 1 min
Upcoming Cyberwise Chat: Kids and Pornography
Upcoming Webinar: Kids and Online Porn, What Parents Need to Know!
Allen Brown
- Jul 19, 2021
- 4 min
Internet Safety Guide For Parents of Children with Autism
It's no wonder children are drawn to the Internet. There they can find a world of fun and exciting things to do. But, with accessibility...
Cyberwise
- Jul 7, 2021
- 3 min
Essential Read! Digital Pandemic - Covid-19: How Tech Went From Bad to Good
Here's a new book we are excited to tell you about as we all try to figure out the role that digital devices will play in our lives...
Guest Author
- Jun 15, 2021
- 4 min
This Summer Online and Offline Games Can Offer Benefits for Children
Looking to keep the kids occupied this summer? How about some good old-fashioned games?! You might be surprised to learn that research...
Jake S. Platt
- Jun 9, 2021
- 3 min
The Pros and Cons of Snapchat on Kids' Mental Health
What is Snapchat? “Snapchat is a popular messaging app that lets users exchange pictures and videos (called snaps) that are meant to...
Allen Brown
- Jun 8, 2021
- 3 min
How Much Screen Time, Sleep Time, And Study Time Is Just Right For Your Child?
Many factors are at play when bringing up well-adjusted, happy kids, and modern life can sometimes make things even harder. From...
Guest Author
- May 25, 2021
- 2 min
How to Teach Your Child to Use Technology Ethically, Safely, and Productively
Introducing your kid to programming and other online activities could help prepare them adequately for the future. However, the online...
Rhonda Martinez
- May 3, 2021
- 4 min
11 Online Tools to Engage Kids in Writing
Writing is one of the most important skills for anyone to learn. Your kids will have to use writing in their academic and professional...
Cyberwise
- May 3, 2021
- 4 min
8 Games That Are Safe for Kids to Play
Spending quality time with their kids is something most parents strive to do as often as they can. As if work and other obligations...
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