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...
by Bob Shade | Aug 7, 2023 | Cyberbullying, Education, Keep Your Kids Safe Online, Parenting, Social Media
SAN DIEGO, CA. — August 7, 2023 Author: Bob Shade In the last decade, parental control apps have become an essential parenting tool for concerned moms and dads who want to limit their kids’ exposure to online dangers and the many health risks associated with...
by Bob Shade | Mar 21, 2023 | Keep Your Kids Safe Online, Parenting
With Online Crimes Against Teens Rising Exponentially, the OurPact App Hones Its Focus to Protecting Kids Online. The leading parental management app is now emphasizing how its expansive feature set is also the industry’s best way for parents to keep their kids safe...