Florida Study: Kids With Their Own Smartphones Report Enhanced Well-Being
For parents on the fence regarding whether to provide their preteens with a smartphone, the University of South Florida’s 2025 Life in Media Survey offers some interesting findings. The study, based on a survey of 1,510 Florida 11- to 13-year-olds, found that “on nearly all measures of health and wellness, kids who have their own smartphones fared better, or at least no worse, than kids who don’t have smartphones.”
How to Help Your Kid Protect Their Digital Footprint
In today’s world, a child’s online activity isn’t just about fun and connection – it can shape their future opportunities. That’s why it’s so important to take steps to protect their digital footprint.
“Sharenting” and How to Protect Your Children in the Digital Age
In today’s Digital Age where social media is omnipresent, it has become almost second nature for parents to share photos of their children on public platforms – a practice known as “sharenting.” However, putting photos of your kids on social media, no matter how cute they are, does not come without potential problems. While sharing your baby’s milestones online with your network might be convenient and common, the potential risks often outweigh the benefits.
Tips For Keeping Your Kids Off Video Games Over The Summer
Limiting the amount of time your kids play video games during the summer holidays can be a challenge, especially when they have an abundance of free time and you probably don’t. But while setting healthy limits on how often they can play can be a challenge, the benefits are worth it – for your kids and you.
TikTok Brain: Understanding The Impact Of TikTok On Young Minds
In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the intricate world of TikTok and its effects on young users. Our mission is to provide valuable insights, advice, and strategies for parents to navigate the TikTok phenomenon responsibly and ensure their children’s well-being.
How Social Media Is Contributing To A Mental Health “Emergency” Among Our Children And What Parents Can Do About It
The Senate recently passed two children’s online safety bills — the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children’s and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) — which, if they become law, would require social media companies, technology companies, and online advertisers to do more to ensure the safety and privacy of technology users under age 17.
10 Tips on How to Manage Your Kids’ Screen Time This School Year
Back to school can be an exciting time for your children as they reunite with friends, discover new subjects, and meet new teachers. This opportunity to learn, grow, and embrace new opportunities can be hindered, however, by overexposure to screens.
What Parents Need to Know About Sextortion
Homework. Social media. Bullying. Work deadlines. Entrance exams. Inflation. Online predators. Enrichment activities. If you feel your pulse rising as you consider this word salad, you are in good company.
Help for ‘Parents Under Pressure’
Homework. Social media. Bullying. Work deadlines. Entrance exams. Inflation. Online predators. Enrichment activities. If you feel your pulse rising as you consider this word salad, you are in good company.
The Dark Side of AI: What Parents Need to Know About Chatbots
Towards the end of 2023, a 14-year-old Florida teen named Sewell Setzer III became increasingly isolated from his real life as he engaged in highly sexualized conversations with an AI chatbot named Dany, modeled on the Game of Thrones character, Danaerys Targaryen. As his relationship with the chatbot became more and more intense, the teen began withdrawing from family and friends, and started getting into trouble at school.