Advertising & Algorithms: Conversations That Help Kids Become Informed Digital Consumers
Like many parents, I’ve been trying to figure out how to raise kids with healthy and safe digital habits. This piqued my curiosity as a...
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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...
Lucille Adams
- Mar 31
- 3 min
The Importance of Digital Literacy for Young Students in the Modern World
The United States Department of Education’s 2018 report said that 16% of adults aged 16 to 65 were digitally illiterate. This figure...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sam Bowman
- Jul 22, 2022
- 4 min
How Simple Web Design is Helping Kids Become Entrepreneurs
It’s estimated that there are 31 million entrepreneurs in the U.S., accounting for hundreds of thousands of new businesses starting up...
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...
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...
Diana Graber
- Jun 14, 2022
- 4 min
What IS Digital Literacy? The Road That Leads to Everywhere
Most people use technology more hours per day than they sleep, yet there is no general consensus on what it means to be a “literate” user...
Sam Bowman
- Jun 9, 2022
- 4 min
Why Digital Kids Should Learn Financial Responsibility and Literacy
It is important for parents to teach their kids about technology-based investing. Parents can provide their children with access to tech...
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...
Chonsi Easly
- May 4, 2022
- 3 min
Why Student Scholarships Are So Important
Applying for a scholarship takes time and effort, and students can begin to believe it’s not worth the struggle. However, with student...
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