Jun 8, 2018
Ten Ways “Grown-Up” Christians Can Set A Better Example For Gen Z On Social Media
Dear Christians On Social Media, Gen Z Is Watching. Read this article from Jonathan Morrow for the Impact 360 Institute here.
Research + News | Topic: Parenting
Jun 6, 2018
Coaches: Youth Sports, Social Media, Parents Have Changed The Job
The impact of social media, and the role parents play in their children’s lives, has drastically altered the job of youth coaches. Read the article here.
May 24, 2018
I Wish My Mom’s Phone Wasn’t Invented, 2nd Grader Writes In School Project
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.
Apr 6, 2018
Teen Monitoring Apps Don’t Work And Just Make Teens Hate Their Parents, Study Finds
Parental control apps don’t always work well, and according to preliminary research, they can also drive a wedge between teens and parents. Read the full article here.
Apr 6, 2018
58% Of Parents Concerned About Negative Health Effects In Children Using Virtual Reality
Parents see virtual reality as providing some benefits to their children, but they also have concerns. Read the article here.
Mar 6, 2018
What Parents Need To Know About Sexting
Tips for talking with your child about sexting from JAMA Pediatrics. Read the article here.
Feb 21, 2018
For Some Parents, Snapchat Usage Is A Concern
Of the many major social networking apps out there, parents have expressed the most concern about their teens using Snapchat. Read the article here.
Feb 13, 2018
Control Your Phone, Don’t Let It Control You
Common Sense Media provides tips for using your device intentionally and being a great digital role model. Read the article here.
Feb 8, 2018
What The Screen Time Experts Do With Their Own Kids
Parents today struggle to set screen time guidelines. One big reason is a lack of role models. Grandma doesn’t have any tried-and-true sayings about iPad time. This stuff is just too new. Read the full article here.
Jan 29, 2018
Earbuds Made My Teens Tune Me Out, So I Changed How We Listen To Music
Nicole Roach, for Common Sense Media, explains how her and her husband turned the tables on their teens and got them to unplug and open up about their favorite musical artists. Read the article here.