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Sep 188 min read

Are Our Kids Anxious or Just Unprepared?

Learn why tech bans and limits don’t teach essential digital skills. Discover how social media impacts kids’ social development.

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Social Media Detox for Teens: Reclaiming Self-Worth in a Digital Age

Sam Bowman

Jun 264 min read

Social Media Detox for Teens: Reclaiming Self-Worth in a Digital Age

the majority of teens say it would be hard to give up social media, even though they know it has a negative effect on their well-being.

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6 Strategies to Protect Your Child's Digital Reputation

Pamela Rutledge, PhD, MBA

May 118 min read

6 Strategies to Protect Your Child's Digital Reputation

If your child is online, their digital footprint is already being created, and their online reputation is being formed. Here are strategies

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Social Media and Glorification of Substance Use Online Threatens Youth Mental Health

Rinn Norman

Jan 243 min read

Social Media and Glorification of Substance Use Online Threatens Youth Mental Health

Since the rise of the digital age over the last two decades, social media has become a huge part of modern life. Platforms like X...

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Digital Parenting: Navigating the Fine Line Between Privacy and Sharing

Dr. Pamela Rutledge

Jan 144 min read

Digital Parenting: Navigating the Fine Line Between Privacy and Sharing

Growing up in public is shaping kids' self-esteem and identity development.

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Empowering Digital Literacy On TikTok: How To Make A Video About Safer Online Experiences

Guest Author

Aug 30, 20233 min read

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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Empowering Young Minds: Unlock the Bright Side of the Digital World

Alex Turner

Aug 16, 20234 min read

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...

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How Can WE Make Threads Better Than Twitter?

Connor Cohen

Jul 24, 20234 min read

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...

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From Social Media to Smartphones: How Technology Affects Our Mental Health

Connor Cohen

May 5, 20233 min read

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...

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Social Media Safety Tips for Students: Protecting Personal Information Online

Lucille Adams

Apr 12, 20233 min read

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...

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Connor Cohen

Apr 10, 20234 min read

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...

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Should TikTok be Banned? Examining Its Effects on Mental Health

Connor Cohen

Mar 9, 20235 min read

Should TikTok be Banned? Examining Its Effects on Mental Health

This blog explores the mental health effects of TikTok.

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Connor Cohen

Feb 7, 20234 min read

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...

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Cyberwise

Feb 1, 20231 min read

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...

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What Is Digital Citizenship? – A Guide for Parents

Infotracer

Nov 17, 20226 min read

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, 20223 min read

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...

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Teresa Siqueira

Oct 20, 202210 min read

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...

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8 Pros and Cons of TikTok On Kids' Mental Health

Cyberwise

Jul 7, 20224 min read

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...

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Social Media in the Learning Process—Is It Underestimated?

IvyPanda

Jun 23, 20223 min read

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...

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Brookelyn Simms

May 31, 20225 min read

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...

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