by Laura McVey | Nov 8, 2023 | Mental Health, Parenting
Are you concerned about the impact smartphones are having on your teenager’s life? You’re not alone. Common Sense Media’s recent research study “Constant Companion” sheds light on the way teens are using their phones, and the findings are both...
by Laura McVey | Mar 2, 2023 | Education, Parenting, Social Media
The industry leading app also uses A.I. to take screen shots when kids are on TikTok and other social media apps to inform parents on the content they’re viewing. Parent company Eturi Corp. reported today that its innovative OurPact app excels at helping parents...
by Laura McVey | Mar 1, 2023 | Mental Health, Parenting
Mental Wellness According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mental health is defined as “our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also determines how we handle stress, relate to others, and...
by Laura McVey | Feb 5, 2023 | Apps, Online Gaming
What is Twitch? Twitch is an online streaming website that allows “Twitch Creators,” aka “Streamers” or “Broadcasters,” to host content across multiple categories from gaming to a broad array of art to esports to music to podcasts to instant message chatrooms. The...
by Laura McVey | Dec 23, 2022 | Cyberbullying, Education, Parenting
Bullying Doesn’t Stop After School In the days of social media and advancing technology, bullying among adolescents no longer stops when the school dismissal bell rings. Kids don’t leave the influence of their classmates on school grounds, rather they’re connected...
