Social Media promotes rigid personal boundaries and quite some confusion, especially for teens and emerging adults. This one-size-fits-all approach lacks nuance. Real friendships require honest communication, not corporate-like strategies. Social media skews our perception of relationships; we must balance setting boundaries with understanding the complexities of human connections. The blog post offers hands-on advice for teaching teens and emerging adults to navigate friendships.
Read MoreRoblox is fun but not as safe as you might think. In this blog post, you will find some of the shocking things kids have told me about Roblox and the dangers for children within the game. There is also a handy guide to Roblox for parents.
Read MoreWe know these worries are real and we understand how hard this is for parents to tackle. We have a few suggestions to help you as your child starts using social media.
Read MoreThe question of when you should get your child their first phone is both complicated and straightforward to answer. It is also a question I am asked at every single workshop.
Read More“I got lost over Christmas.”
“Lost where?”
“On my phone - It just dragged me in. It was like some force was pulling me to keep watching.”
Learn where more and more kids are getting lost online…..
Read MoreWhat every and parent and educator should know about squid game now. Allison Ochs, social worker and expert in digital citizenship binged the show to give you guidelines for home and for school. With downloadable tips for teachers.
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