by Laura McVey | Mar 6, 2025 | Culture, Parenting, Social Media, Technology
by LaRae Mims When I was doing my student teaching, I remember a day when I was doing a listening exercise with one of my second-grade classes. While we sat in a circle listening to an orchestral piece, I asked my students what different types of instruments they...
by Laura McVey | Nov 15, 2024 | Cyberbullying, Mental Health, Parenting, Social Media
When I was in middle school, I was bullied by a group of three girls. It was the typical bullying you would expect at that age—my hair was weird, my clothes were ugly, I played the clarinet—basically, I was a dork (a moniker I wear proudly today). This went on for a...
by Bob Shade | Jun 17, 2024 | Mental Health, Parenting, Social Media
The first iPhone was created in 2007, and there is now over 15 years’ worth of data for doctors and psychologists to study the negative effects smartphone usage is having on kids. The evidence clearly shows that excessive screen time is unquestionably causing...
by Laura McVey | May 28, 2024 | Parenting
The Need for Parental Engagement and Community Building Authors: Dazia Wallerson, Sebastian Steinbach, Katty Lau – Members of Heed The Children Movement Our Children Are Hurting In an era dominated by social media and digital connectivity, we find ourselves in a...
by Laura McVey | Feb 16, 2024 | Mental Health, Parenting
Let’s talk about our digital dilettantes—the kids! In a world where screens are more abundant than sand grains on a beach, it’s crucial to teach our little ones how to have a healthy relationship with technology. From toddlers to teens, ensuring our kids...
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...
