Social Media — News & Popular Guides
Mixed Feelings About Bill to Limit Smartphones in School
The bipartisan bill would require school districts to develop and adopt a policy to limit or prohibit the use by its pupils of smartphones.
Parent’s Quick-Guide to Instagram
Discuss with your teen the importance of prioritizing positive connections and mindful content searching on Instagram.
Quick-Guide to Roblox for Parents
Roblox includes social features like in-game chat, which can be turned off to enhance safety.
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
Social Media and Youth Mental Health — It’s Nuanced
Some view social media panic as a distraction from real solutions.
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Ask Trish: Stressing About Social Media
I’m always so stressed about social media, like who’s viewing my stories, how my pictures look, and if I “measure up” to everyone else. How do I let go?
Being Courteous in Your Use of Technology
Tech is all around us, which is mostly good, but it can also lead to some not-so-good social interactions.
Parent’s Guide to Twitch
Community is key on Twitch; viewers interact through live chat with reactions, emotes, and comments.
Ask Trish: What is X?
So Twitter is now X? What does that actually mean? What’s going on?
Anxiety, Social Media, and the News
“The more we seek certainty over what will happen in the future, the more anxious we will feel.”
Parent’s Guide to Teen Sextortion Scams
Huge increase in sextortion scams targeting teens, especially boys aged 14 to 17.
Tips to Help Stop Cyberbullying
Guidance for parents and young people on cyberbullying, including advice for ending (or preventing) the cycle of...
Parent’s & Educator’s Guide to Media Literacy & False Information
Two-thirds of students can’t identify sponsored content.
Meta’s Threads Offers a Kinder, Gentler Experience than the New Twitter
Meta’s new Threads service is the second biggest challenge to Twitter.
Parent’s Guide to ZEPETO
ZEPETO is popular among teens for designing content, fashion, items, and virtual environments.
Ask Trish: Stressing About Social Media
I’m always so stressed about social media, like who’s viewing my stories, how my pictures look, and if I “measure up” to everyone else. How do I let go?
Being Courteous in Your Use of Technology
Tech is all around us, which is mostly good, but it can also lead to some not-so-good social interactions.
Parent’s Guide to Twitch
Community is key on Twitch; viewers interact through live chat with reactions, emotes, and comments.
Ask Trish: What is X?
So Twitter is now X? What does that actually mean? What’s going on?
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Family Guide to Parental Controls
How do I know when to use them, and should I tell my kids?
Protecting Mental Health on Instagram
I’m grateful to the Wall Street Journal for shedding light on some of the ways social media can contribute to a sense of inadequacy and other mental health issues. But what the article didn’t include is tips on how parents and teens can deal with these issues for a healthier online experience.
Seniors Flocking to TikTok
When you think about TikTok, it’s easy to conjure up images of young teens lip-synching and horsing around in short videos they share with their peers.
Ask Trish: The Pressure to Be Perfect
“I sometimes feel like the pressure to be perfect on social media can be so overwhelming. Do you have tips for...
Parent’s Guide to Snapchat
Snapchat is for fun and spontaneity, with text, photos, and videos deleting after viewing.
Quick-Guide to Secure Passwords
The FBI along with other security experts are now recommending a “pass phrase” rather than simply a password. Such a phrase should be relatively long – at least 15 characters.
Tips for Dealing with Teen Sexting
Also see: Teen Sexting: Quick-Guide for Parents and Teens “Sexting” usually refers to the sharing of sexually explicit...
New Research & Resources for Online Wellness
It’s been a big week when it comes to resources for promoting wellness and helping protect children online. with new resources from Google and Instagram and a study from Common Sense Media.
ReThink Founder on How App Promotes Kindness & Decency
Rethink founder Trisha Prabhu is on a mission to help cultivate the next generation of responsible digital citizens.