Empowering Digital Literacy On TikTok: How To Make A Video About Safer Online Experiences
In the era of technology, where every individual is virtually connected and has the power to share information at the click of a button,...
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Alex Turner
- Aug 16
- 4 min
Empowering Young Minds: Unlock the Bright Side of the Digital World
If you want to properly introduce your kids to the internet and all it offers, you'll need a careful approach. So, let’s go over how to...
Connor Cohen
- Jul 24
- 4 min
How Can WE Make Threads Better Than Twitter?
(Editor note: On the morning of July 24, 2023, it was announced that Twitter would be rebranding to “X” Elon Musk rebrands Twitter to...
Connor Cohen
- May 5
- 3 min
From Social Media to Smartphones: How Technology Affects Our Mental Health
May is mental health awareness month. With technology becoming ever important in our society, it is important that we acknowledge the...
Lucille Adams
- Apr 12
- 3 min
Social Media Safety Tips for Students: Protecting Personal Information Online
Statistics show that kids and social media users are at risk when online. In 2021, social media became a hotbed for personal data...
Connor Cohen
- Apr 10
- 4 min
Why are Kids Glued to Their Screens?
The world has gone digital. That isn’t too surprising given the rise in online shopping, remote work, and the sheer vastness of the...
Connor Cohen
- Mar 9
- 5 min
Should TikTok be Banned? Examining Its Effects on Mental Health
This blog explores the mental health effects of TikTok.
Connor Cohen
- Feb 7
- 4 min
Why I Joined the Cyberwise Team
The digital world is expanding. Each day we are met with new social trends, trending topics, unexplored and new advancements, and new...
Cyberwise
- Feb 1
- 1 min
What Does It Take To Be "Cyberwise"?
Growing up in a digital world involves new challenges tied to protecting your children’s privacy, self-esteem and exposure to the darker...
Infotracer
- Nov 17, 2022
- 6 min
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...
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...
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...
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...
IvyPanda
- Jun 23, 2022
- 3 min
Social Media in the Learning Process—Is It Underestimated?
This excerpt reprinted by permission from IvyPanda When Covid-19 turned the world upside-down, technologies provided much-needed relief...
Brookelyn Simms
- May 31, 2022
- 5 min
Effects Of Social Media On Children
Social media platforms are lifesavers for those who want to stay connected with their friends and relatives. They can communicate with...
Guest Author
- Apr 20, 2022
- 2 min
Omegle Online Chat: What Parents Should Know
With so many social media sites and apps on the market today, it can be hard for parents to keep track of what kids are doing online. It...
Diana Graber
- Mar 9, 2022
- 6 min
Technology Legislation Works Best When Combined with Kids' Education
In his recent State of the Union address, President Joe Biden made history by calling for apps and websites “to prioritize and ensure the...
Justin Weinger
- Feb 23, 2022
- 2 min
4 Essential Digital Literacy Skills to Teach Your Child in 2022
Adults have had to learn the ins and outs of the internet, but for teens, it's second-nature. That doesn't necessarily mean they know...
Cynthia Lieberman
- Jan 26, 2022
- 4 min
What Parents Should Know About "Dating" Apps
Flirting, dating (and, yes, even "hooking up") are a lot easier to do in the digital age. Today, downloading a dating app, like the most...
Diana Graber
- Dec 30, 2021
- 6 min
What the Heck is the Metaverse and Should You Let Your Children Go There?
Last October, Facebook announced that it was rebranding itself “Meta.” The name change is a nod to the metaverse that founder Mark...
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