Remote School as the Gateway Drug to Social Media
While I don't love the slightly alarming title here, this is a topic of concern among many of the parents that I work with. So many...
LIKE the movie
Please join me at Paul Revere for a screening of the documentary film LIKE, followed by a panel discussion. This is a thought-provoking...
New Poll Shows Vaping Is Part of Everyday Teen Life
Vaping is very much a part of teens' daily experience, even if they themselves are not taking part. Check out this new poll by Common...
Half of Teens Think They Spend Too Much Time on Their Phones
A new Pew Research Center survey of teens and parents found that 72% of teens sometimes or often check their phones first thing in the...
What Parents Should Do Instead of Worrying that Smartphones Will 'Destroy' Their Kids
Love this balanced piece about kids and tech. "Approaching all of our kids’ media experiences with an attitude of fear and guilt that we...
Porn Is Not the Worst Thing On Musical.ly.
This smart piece blows the lid off the misconception that kids with "private" accounts are somehow protected from the full range of...
What Teens Wish Their Parents Knew About Social Media
There is so much to gain from listening to teens. Check out this article for great insider info on social media-- from teens themselves...
The Sneaky Science Behind Your Kid's Tech Obsessions
Snapstreaks. Autoplay. Push notifications. Here's a great article from Common Sense Media about some of the tricks tech companies use to...
How Technology Changes Teen Romance
I'm adding this to the Adolessons required reading list. This topic is so near and dear to my heart. We MUST start having more open...
There Are Two Kinds of Popularity and We Are Choosing the Wrong One
Popularity and the difference between likability and status.