Providing information and resources for parents, youth workers and educators to help kids navigate their digital world.
While a few teens told WIRED they’re concerned about broader privacy issues and the impact Facebook is having on society, most are worried about what their parents post about them. Read the article here.
Many parents think teens are too absorbed by screens. Teens agree. Read the article here.
Kids aren’t the only ones struggling to self-regulate their screen time. Read the article here.
54% of U.S. teens say they spend too much time on their cellphones, and two-thirds of parents express concern over their teen’s screen time. But parents face their own challenges of device-related distraction. Read the research from the Pew Research Center here.
While only one-third of kids from families with higher incomes said they are on Facebook, Pew reported recently, a much larger share of teens from lower-income backgrounds said that they still use the platform. Read the article here.
Elementary school teacher Jen Beason said four of her students told her they wished phones were never invented after giving the class a writing prompt. Read the article here.
Amazon, which already has some of the most parent-friendly options for its Fire tablets, added some more improvements. Read the article here.
Here are some key statistics and helpful tips to make yours a tech-wise home for the holidays. Read the article from Barna here.
Amazon has launched a new program that allows parents to set up, fund and manage shopping accounts for their teens. Read the article here.
Almost half (42%) of parents don’t remember the last time their family had a device-free meal. Read the article here.