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Why Surgeon General’s Social Media Warning Label is a Bad Idea
The Surgeon General called for a warning label on social media platforms, but it’s not a good idea
Family Guide to Messenger by Facebook
Features include blocking, vanish mode, and enhanced protections for teens.
How We Got Here
Because they’ve been written about extensively, there’s no need for me to repeat how the internet – Facebook, Twitter and lesser-known sites like Gab and the now-suspended Parler have contributed to the division, vitriol and violence that has shaken our country.
China Ownership Grabs Headlines, but TikTok has Reasonable Teen Safety Policies
President Biden signed a law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok within a year or face a U.S. ban.
Parent’s Guide to ZEPETO
ZEPETO is popular among teens for designing content, fashion, items, and virtual environments.
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Tech Tools to Engage your Family in Fun or Educational Activities
There are plenty of tools out there to keep every member of the family engaged during this period when many of us are...
TikTok to Give Parents More Control Over Teen Accounts
TikTok is adding a Family Safety Mode to give parents more control over their teen’s account
Research Finds Teens May Not Be Suffering From Too Much Tech use
One of the most important observations of the study is that “Policies restricting adolescents’ access to new technologies … may be ill advised
Parent’s and Educator’s Guide to Combatting Hate Speech
Protecting children and fostering respectful online communication.
Overall Increase in Cyberbullying — Girls 3 Times More Likely To Be Cyberbullied Than Boys
The National Center for Educational Statistics is out with its 2016 to 2017 report on bullying at school. Overall, the bullying rate hasn’t changed much from 2014 to 2015.
FaceApp Requires Caution, Not Fear
There are four lessons when it comes to FaceApp. Read on for advice about staying safe on the popular app.
5 Tips for Keeping Your Teen Safe Online this Summer
By Kerry Gallagher Your teens will probably be around the house and have more downtime this summer than they do during...
Parent’s Guide to Education Technology
Education technology enhances learning by integrating digital tools, preparing students for future careers and responsible digital citizenship.
YouTube Cutting Hateful and Extremist Videos
YouTube is pulling the plug on thousands of videos that promote bigoted views, including “videos that promote or glorify Nazi ideology, which is inherently discriminatory,”
Tips for Safe Social Networking for Teens
These tips, based on the latest research, will help teens' socializing stay fun and safe. Be your own person. Don't...
What Would George Washington Think of the Internet?
By Kerry Gallagher The way we communicate is more instantaneous and media-rich today than ever before in history. But...
Does the Internet really make children unhappy?
By Sonia Livingstone Children and youngsters spend more and more time online (as do we all), often alone or at least...
Celebrate Bullying Prevention Month by being an 'upstander'
October is bullying prevention month — a time to think about how all of us can combat bullying, harassment and cruelty online and off.
Teen social media & mobile use helps maintain friendships
by Larry Magid
A majority (57 percent) of teens have met at least one new friend online while 29 percent say they have met at least five friends that way.
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