by Jessica Ivins | Sep 21, 2018 | Cyberbullying, Internet, Mobile Apps, Parenting, Pornography, Screen Time, Social Media
Parenting comes with its fair share of worries, particularly in the age of smartphones, tablets and other digital devices that allow kids access to the internet 24 hours a day. But a new study reveals just 1 in 5 parents actually set and enforce screen time limits for... 
by Darien Laird | Sep 12, 2018 | Cyberbullying, Internet, Mobile Apps, Parenting, Screen Time, Social Media
“I was taking kids from school to the hospital, because they were talking about wanting to kill themselves. And then the parents would show up and have no clue what’s going on.” After 16 years in law enforcement, working at 18 different Southern California schools,... 
by Jessica Ivins | Sep 5, 2018 | Cyberbullying, Internet, Mobile Apps, Parenting, Screen Time, Social Media
A horrifying viral “game” that has spread through the popular WhatsApp communication tool could be responsible for at least two teen suicides in recent months, and law enforcement officials across the globe are issuing a strong warning to teens and parents... 
by Jessica Ivins | Aug 30, 2018 | Internet, Mobile Apps, Parenting, Screen Time, Social Media
As a parent, do you constantly worry about the amount of time your kids spend on their screens? Turns out, you’re not alone. A new study out of the Pew Research Center reveals that more than half of American teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 stress over... 
by Darien Laird | Aug 24, 2018 | Internet, Mobile Apps, Parenting, Screen Time, Social Media, Uncategorized
“Everything in the world has a dark side and a brighter side, and technology is no different. Technology is neutral, social media itself is neutral. It’s just whether you choose to use it for good, or you choose to use it for evil.” As a mom of four kids, with... 
by Jessica Ivins | Aug 21, 2018 | Internet, Parenting, Screen Time
If you’re planning to spend the last days of summer at the pool with your kids, take note. The world’s largest lifeguard association says a spike in drownings this summer may be linked – in part – to adults paying more attention to their...
