Protesters push, shove, and yell obscenities at each other. A young refugee’s body washes up on the shore. A bus driver is bullied while students cheer. A man commits suicide. These aren’t scenes from a video game. Thanks to live-streaming apps such as Facebook Live, live.ly, Periscope, and others kids can watch actual scenes of real-life violence in their social […]
Category Archives: Skills
Child Development, Communication, Cyber Wellness, Education, Entertainment, Health and Safety, Knowledge, Mental Health, Parenting, Skills, Social Dynamics
Electronic devices and your child’s daily routine
01
Jul
Jul
Based on Zachdev’s recent observations, Among parents who view device usage more positively, 90 percent say these views will continue beyond the pandemic. 62% of parents who embraced the device usage said the pandemic has led them to see that devices and technology can be used as educational tools. Among parents who view technology use […]
Addiction, Child Development, Cyber Wellness, Cyberbullying, Cybersercurity, Education, Entertainment, Friendship and Relationship, Health and Safety, Mental Health, Parenting, Sex Education, Skills, Social Dynamics, Social Media, Tech Parenting, Technology
Why Minecraft is educational for kids
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Jun
Jun
So what’s Minecraft? No, it’s not just a game. It’s a unique computer game. But did you know that it can also be a great learning tool? From academic to social skills, Minecraft can help children reach their full potential. Minecraft is a child-friendly computer game that combines exploration and survival skills. It tests children’s […]
Addiction, Child Development, Communication, Cyber Wellness, Cyberbullying, Education, Entertainment, Ethnic Groups, Friendship and Relationship, Health and Safety, Humanity, Investing, iphone, Knowledge, Mental Health, Parenting, Race, Skills, Social Dynamics, Social Media, Tech Parenting, Technology, Telecommunication
Tech Parenting is all about keeping them safe on social media.
08
Jun
Jun
Right now in this tech world we’re in, it’s all about the internet for our tweens and teens, the Internet is social media, and they could sooner give up the games, the videos, and even their browsers if only they can keep what keeps them in touch with their friends. Of course it’s not easy considering […]
Addiction, apple, Communication, Economic, Education, Health and Safety, Investing, iphone, Knowledge, Mental Health, Race, Savings, Sex Education, Skills, Social Dynamics, Social Media, Technology, Telecommunication
4 YouTube alternatives every child can explore
28
May
May
There are some safe alternatives to YouTube for kids that provides great educational content. With all the not-so-great news coming out around YouTube recently — from their pedophilia problem to the horrific content spliced into kids’ videos to the infamous Momo challenge — I’ve been looking for some YouTube alternatives. From now on, at our […]
Child Development, Cyber Wellness, Cybersercurity, Education, Entertainment, Health and Safety, Humanity, Knowledge, Mental Health, Parenting, Skills, Social Dynamics, Tech Parenting, Technology
Introduce Geography to your child with GeoGuessr
25
May
May
Dear Parents! Check out GeoGuessr and trust me, you’ll have no plans on stopping this game. If you’re a travel buff, or love geography, or want a way to challenge your kids to get excited about both of those things, you need to try this fun, free game. Just head over to the GeoGuessr website […]
Child Development, Communication, Cyber Wellness, Cyberbullying, Education, Friendship and Relationship, Health and Safety, Humanity, Mental Health, Parenting, Skills, Social Dynamics, Social Media, Tech Parenting, Technology
5 Important Tech Parenting Questions
12
May
May
We have to acknowledge that as parents, the importance in understanding the role of technology within our family, comes along with knowing what questions to ask and how to answer. With that in mind, here are 5 important tech parenting questions parents should ask themselves, all of which you can find answers to, along with […]
Addiction, Child Development, Communication, Cyber Wellness, Cyberbullying, Cybersercurity, Economic, Friendship and Relationship, Health and Safety, Knowledge, Research, Skills, Social Dynamics, Social Media, Tech Parenting, Technology, Telecommunication
What if you just stopped managing screen time?
10
May
May
Managing screen time has always been a challenge. A great one, especially for this generation. I know, it totally feels like you’re watching a tennis match, with your head going back and forth to the point where you’re starting to get dizzy. Screen time has always been a point of guilt and shame for parents, […]
Addiction, Child Development, Communication, Cyber Wellness, Cyberbullying, Education, Health and Safety, Knowledge, Mental Health, Skills, Tech Parenting, Technology
Growing Up On YouTube
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Apr
Apr
Gen Z has been watching YouTube all their life, the first generation to grow up on the platform. The majority are watching it multiple times a day, exposing them to an intensely different array of entertainment than any older consumer, including Millennials, and it’s changed what they want and expect out of entertainment. These young […]
Business, Child Development, Communication, Cyber Wellness, Cyberbullying, Education, Ethnic Groups, Friendship and Relationship, Investing, Parenting, Savings, Skills, Social Dynamics, Social Media, Tech Parenting, Technology
New Generation : Interest, Initiative, Investing
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Apr
Apr
Millennials have had a reputation for being investment-shy, our research shown that lack of capital has been the number one thing holding them back, and between increased savings among employed young people and stimulus checks, interest in investing saw a major spike in 2020. In fact, most Millennials do have the intention of spending their […]
