by WebSafety | Nov 7, 2018 | Cyberbullying, Internet, Parenting, Screen Time, Social Media, Uncategorized
This article is part of a WebSafety’s Digital Parent Voices series. All ideas expressed are the writer’s own. By Parven Jessy Like any parent I have high aspirations for my child. I want her to grow up to be a confident, successful person. I hope that she... 
by Jessica Ivins | Oct 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
The bad news just keeps rolling in for Facebook and its users. Earlier this month, the social media giant announced 29 million accounts had been accessed by hackers, meaning personal information has yet again fallen into the wrong hands. Facebook has since confirmed... 
by Jessica Ivins | Sep 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
In a world where 95% of teenagers have access to a smartphone, social media has become a dominant part of most social lives. In fact, nearly half of those kids admit to checking their phones constantly throughout their waking hours, anxious to stay current with the... 
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 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
The number of teenage girls being treated at the hospital for self-inflicted injuries has nearly doubled in the past two decades, and doctors say the pressures of social media are contributing to the disturbing trend. Hospitalizations for self-harm in the United... 
by Jessica Ivins | Aug 9, 2018 | Internet, Mobile Apps, Parenting, Screen Time, Social Media, Uncategorized
Cellphones and laptops are a major distraction for students in a classroom setting, to the point where the devices are impacting their grades. That’s according a new study out of Rutgers University, which revealed students who use their cellphones and laptops...
