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Does Your Child Suffer From Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD)

WEBOnline games are popular and entertaining, but can they be addictive? This question is still being debated among researchers and health professionals. Internet …

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Screen Time Guide for Parents

WEBScreens are everywhere in the modern world. But spending too much time looking at screens can be harmful to your children’s eyes, bodies and minds.Setting …

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Learn How To Balance Online and Offline Life

WEB2 to 5. For children 2 to 5, limit screen use to 1 hour per day of high-quality programs. Parents should co-view media with children to help them understand what they are …

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Helping Children Find Balance and Establish Healthy Digital Habits

WEBSpending time outside is great for your child’s physical and mental health, and getting outdoors can foster a healthier balance if they spend a lot of time on digital …

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TikTok and Online Safety: What Parents Should Know

WEBWith users as young as 10 years old participating in the social world of TikTok (all the way up to adults in their 40s and 50s), it’s important for parents to understand the …

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How Technology is Hooking Teens Up With Drugs

WEBAt the same time, the Internet has some hidden dangers. According to the National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse XVI: Teens and Parents, …

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The Pros and Cons of Snapchat on Kids' Mental Health

WEBOnce confidence is lost, it is easier for anxiety to settle in. Cyberbullying is another downside of using Snapchat. Cyberbullying can put kids at risk for mental …

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Positive And Negative Effects Of Technology On Children

WEBWe're surrounded by technologies - from our laptops, tablets, and phones to technology advancing medical, science, and education. The increasing prominence of …

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8 Pros and Cons of TikTok On Kids' Mental Health

WEBHowever, social media removes the pressure of communicating directly, face-to-face, making it a lot easier for some to express their thoughts, feelings, and make …

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Effects of Cyberbullying On An Individual

WEBHow cyberbullying affects individuals. 1. Low self-esteem. Cyberbullying affects the self-esteem of victims. Individuals who have been abused online can become …

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Why I Wrote “Raising Humans in a Digital World”

WEBWhile writing "Raising Humans in a Digital World: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology," I interviewed dozens of experts—each one is …

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Potential Dangers of Online Video Games

WEBIn addition, the parent-free zones of video games can turn into cyberbullying hot zones. According to legal experts, Slater and Gordon and the Anti-Bullying Alliance, …

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Social Media and Glorification of Substance Use Online Threatens …

WEBNegative Effects of Social Media Use. All things are good in moderation, and the adage applies to social media as well. Frequent and excessive social media use can …

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Why It's So Important to Protect Your Personal Information

WEBIn today's world, online transactions are becoming the norm, rather than the exception. Between social media platforms and online marketplaces, the internet is …

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Should TikTok be Banned

WEBMental health has been shown to be negatively impacted by excessive use of social media through linkage of depression, anxiety and other various mental health …

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Safety Strategies: What to Do When Your Child Has NO

WEBConsider using key locks on your doors and setting up door alarms as a backup to prevent your child from leaving the home without you knowing. Always keep …

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CyberWise Snapchat Hub Learn Why Kids Love Snapchat

WEBUsers love Snapchat because they can share photos without having to worry about leaving a “digital footprint” behind. However, it’s important to remember that receivers can take …

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Why are Kids Glued to Their Screens

WEBIn simple terms, due to the large amount of dopamine released regularly from digital sources, the effects and threshold of dopamine are altered. This means that …

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How Safe Is Grammarly

WEBGrammarly is an efficient proofreading program that can check and correct your document’s grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors. Signing up for a …

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