Multiplayer Online Video Games: Here’s What Happens

Online gaming is a world that we, as parents, can’t seem to wrap our heads around and yet, so many of our children seem to be immersed in the culture. And yes, it really is a culture! With thousands o

on August 06, 2019

‘Finsta’ Is On The Rise. What Should You Do About It?

Finsta, or Fake Insta, is a fake Instagram account created mostly by teens. It’s not to be confused with a secondary or business Instagram account. Finsta is simply a secret account teens use to share

on July 12, 2019

How To Kickstart A Digital Plan That Works For Your Family

Table of ContentsToggleHow Smartphones and Social Media Damage Children's Mental HealthHere are a few tips to keep in mind while chalking out your family’s digital plan: The Importance of a Digital Pl

on July 04, 2019

2024 Teen Slang Dictionary for Parents

**This blog post was updated on August 6th, 2024.**The way teenagers communicate seems to be evolving all the time with a slew of new words being added to their vocabulary almost every other day. We k

on June 14, 2019

Using Digital On-Ramps

Just a few weeks ago the World Health Organization announced that infants under 1 year old should not be exposed to electronic screens at all. They also say that children between the ages of 2 and 4 s

on May 16, 2019

20 Videos to Help Discuss Bullying With Children

We believe that there are two components that determine how effectively a message is delivered. One – the relevance of the message itself. Two – the medium of communication used to get the message acr

on April 12, 2019

These Apps Are Not For Your Kids!

**Article updated on Aug 8, 2024**It is a tricky world out there, especially for parents trying to ensure that their children do not fall prey to online abuse and fake news. While it might be futile t

on March 29, 2019

Digital Detox – Old School is the New Cool

Technology has been successfully integrated into everything we do, right from the time we wake up to the minute we fall asleep. No wait… that’s not quite true – technology has also been integrated wit

on March 20, 2019

How to Talk to Your Children About Online Predators

The Internet – a hub of all things, good and evil. Fortunately or unfortunately, it has become an indispensable part of our lives, and the lives of our children.It’s tempting to simply skip the conver

on February 15, 2019

Silicon Valley Execs Restrict Their Kids’ Phone Usage!

The greatest irony of the century has to be that tech leaders from Silicon Valley restrict their children’s smartphone usage… and most of us don’t! Many CEOs of companies like Apple, Microsoft, Snapch

on January 28, 2019

Here’s the Problem with Snapchat

Table of ContentsToggleSnapchat: A platform for teens to seek approval?  Snapchat's Discover feature: A risk to childrenSnapchat's business model: A conflict of interest The importance of parental com

on January 23, 2019