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Jan 29, 20193 min read

The Problem with Snapchat

If you have teens at home, they are probably on Snapchat. With Snapchat being relatively new amongst its social media peers, the platform...

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Why I Wrote “Raising Humans in a Digital World”

Diana Graber

Jan 12, 20194 min read

Why I Wrote “Raising Humans in a Digital World”

It's tough deciding what to talk to parents about in a :90 minute presentation. Impossible even. There are so many important topics to...

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How Instagram Tries to Nudge Users Away From Excessive Use - Does it Work?

Brian Thomas, Enlightened Digital

Jan 11, 20196 min read

How Instagram Tries to Nudge Users Away From Excessive Use - Does it Work?

As evidenced by increases in app downloads, app earnings, and smartphone penetration over the last five years, mobile application usage...

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Kids on Devices: Where Should You Draw the Line?

Anitha, Mobicip.com

Aug 16, 20184 min read

Kids on Devices: Where Should You Draw the Line?

What part of your children’s online activity do you monitor? But wait, SHOULD you even monitor what they are up to on the internet? Ever...

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Is OMEGLE Okay for Kids? What Every Parent Should Know

Prithiv Sassisegarane, Mobicip

Jul 31, 20183 min read

Is OMEGLE Okay for Kids? What Every Parent Should Know

Getting to meet new people is fun! There's the excitement of bouncing off one's ideas on someone new and exploring alternate perspectives...

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4-Year-Old McClure Family Twins Discover Empathy for Kids with Special Needs

Amy Bethea, Co-Founder, The Polka Dot Project

Apr 23, 20186 min read

4-Year-Old McClure Family Twins Discover Empathy for Kids with Special Needs

SOCIAL MEDIA THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE Fourteen years ago, I gave birth to my third son, Chazz Bethea. Born at just 24 weeks gestation due...

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Anna Dieckmeyer

Jan 19, 20183 min read

A Teen's View of a New App--Sarahah

I’ve recently been reading about a new anonymous messaging app called “Sarahah” that has received a lot of attention lately. The app’s...

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Student Social Media: The False Equivalency of “Nothing to Hide” and “Something to Show”

Alan Katzman, Founder of Social Assurity

Oct 2, 20172 min read

Student Social Media: The False Equivalency of “Nothing to Hide” and “Something to Show”

When it comes to college admissions, scholarships, and jobs almost all students are now acutely aware that colleges and employers will be...

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Who's Winning the Social Media Showdown? We Hope YOU Are.

Olivia Cuervo

Sep 19, 20171 min read

Who's Winning the Social Media Showdown? We Hope YOU Are.

It’s no secret that brands have been increasing their online presence exponentially over the years in order to reach online users,...

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Erin Anderson

Jul 27, 20171 min read

Instant Edu Ideas with Instagram

Nearly everyone has heard of the popular photo sharing social media app Instagram. Its basic purpose is to share artfully taken photos...

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Jul 11, 20171 min read

5 Ways Snap(chat) Benefits Teens

Though you don't hear it said very often... social media can actually be good for kids and teens! In fact, with proper guidance,...

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What a Parent Needs To Know About Snapchat

Hilary Smith

Jul 11, 20174 min read

What a Parent Needs To Know About Snapchat

Do you remember when it was difficult keeping up with all the new cartoon shows our kids used to watch? Staying on top of new programs...

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Diana Graber, reposted from The Huffington Post

Mar 7, 20173 min read

When An App Get a Bad Rap

You know their names. The “apps” that kids love and parents are warned to fear: Snapchat, Ask.fm, Kik, and more make it to the top of the...

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Jennifer McDonnow, Kids Email

Nov 20, 20162 min read

Ask Your Kids About Social Media

The world of social media surrounds our children. Kids are super curious and when they hear about a new site or tool they want to find...

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Gaggle Webcast: Social Media & Apps Kids Love

Cyberwise

Nov 12, 20161 min read

Gaggle Webcast: Social Media & Apps Kids Love

In case you missed the Gaggle Webcast we participated in last week about "The Social Media and Apps Kids Use"-- here it is for your...

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Social Media and High Schoolers: Will They Ever Learn?

Peter Kelley

Jul 26, 20164 min read

Social Media and High Schoolers: Will They Ever Learn?

This first-hand account of the secret digital lives of high school students comes from newest Cyber Civics team member Peter Kelley, who...

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The New Reality of Graduating in the Social Age

Taylor Mead

Jun 14, 20162 min read

The New Reality of Graduating in the Social Age

As a recent graduate from Fordham University, I couldn't help but notice the popular tendency for others my age to hide their social...

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#HDM: Decoding the Latest Wave of Teen Cyber Slang

Toni Birdsong

May 17, 20164 min read

#HDM: Decoding the Latest Wave of Teen Cyber Slang

Do you get a little confused looking through your teen’s Instagram or Twitter feed lately and seeing a crazy amount of new code-like...

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The Muddy Middle: Where Tech and Relationships Meet

Michelle Linford

Feb 23, 20162 min read

The Muddy Middle: Where Tech and Relationships Meet

I could feel my blood pressure rise a bit as I wondered if I should say something to my son. It was getting late and he was watching a...

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THE Protection Package for Digital Kids PLUS Your Free Book!

Diana Graber, Cyberwise

Dec 21, 20153 min read

THE Protection Package for Digital Kids PLUS Your Free Book!

Here's a FREE holiday gift for you, courtesy of our friends at Frienedy: "5 Guidelines To Help Your Kids Build a Safe and Positive...

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