Tag: Parenting

Protecting children online: Where Florida’s new law falls short

January 14, 2025

Some of the state’s new child safety law can be easily circumvented. Should it have gone further? Florida’s state legislators recently passed a new bill aimed at protecting children online. The highlights of the bill, which is known as HB 3, are mandatory age verification for accessing material that is deemed harmful to minors, and prohibiting … More Protecting children online: Where Florida’s new law falls short

Is your child dealing with excessive internet use?

January 10, 2025

We’ve prepared some FAQs and common parental worries regarding excessive internet use. Find out why such habits might be problematic—after all, your children might not be the only ones in your household with these habits—and learn how to address and improve them. 1) How many hours of screen time per day are too many? Spending … More Is your child dealing with excessive internet use?

Screentime as a reward: Should parents use it or lose it?

December 4, 2024

Winter holidays are just around the corner, and many kids will find shiny new devices under the Christmas tree. But as parents, we often grapple with a big question: should screentime really be used as a reward? We teamed up with child psychologist Jarmila Tomkova to explore why this seemingly harmless practice might not be … More Screentime as a reward: Should parents use it or lose it?

Tech playdates: Turning screen time into quality time

September 27, 2024

Did you know that screen time can be a powerful tool to bring families closer together, rather than something that pulls us apart? By engaging with our children through technology, we can transform what might seem like solitary or passive activities into shared experiences that foster learning, creativity, and deeper bonds. How? Here are some … More Tech playdates: Turning screen time into quality time

Time to engage: How parents can help keep their children safe on Snapchat

September 24, 2024

Here’s what parents should know about Snapchat and why you should take some time to ensure your children can stay safe when using the app. Snapchat may only be the 10th most popular social media platform in the world, but it estimates monthly active users at over 750 million. The platform is all the rage particularly among children and … More Time to engage: How parents can help keep their children safe on Snapchat