Talking to Kids and Teens About Social Media and Sexting

By American Academy of Pediatrics | August 6, 2017

Social Media Today’s teens and tweens are connected to one another, and to the world, via digital technology  more than any previous generation. Recent data suggests that social media venues like Facebook and Twitter have surpassed e-mail as the preferred method of communication in all age groups. While today’s tweens and teens may be more digitally…

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Smartphone Addiction Tips for Breaking Free of Compulsive Smartphone Use

By Melinda Smith, M.A., Lawrence Robinson, and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D | March 11, 2017

While a Smartphone, tablet, or computer can be a hugely productive tool, compulsive use of these devices can interfere with your daily life, work, and relationships. When you spend more time on social media or playing games than you do interacting with real people, or you can’t stop yourself from repeatedly checking texts, emails, news…

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