If you’ve been reading our blog, you know that there are plenty of apps that are geared toward our tweens and teens. But, the reality…
New Screen Time Guidelines
Screen time is a topic we hear about everywhere, even in our pediatrician’s office. I know that when I go to the doctor with my…
If You Ask Us: Our Ask.fm Review
What it Is: Ask.fm is a popular social app where preteens and teens can ask and answer questions posted by users. Topics range from favorite…
Selfies and Self-Esteem
*It is claimed that females aged 16 to 25 spend five hours taking selfies per week *On average, 93 million selfies (by males and females) are taken…
Whisper App Review
What It Is: Whisper has a total of 17 billion monthly page views on its mobile and desktop websites with 250 million monthly users, mostly…
MeetMe: Our App Review
What it Is: MeetMe, formerly known as myYearbook, is a social network that differentiates itself from other apps because it introduces people to new friends…
Twitter and Teens
To quote our favorite funny guy, Jimmy Fallon, “You guys on Twitter?” The answer: Yes. A large number of teens are using Twitter. As of April,…
Catfish, Catfishing and Teens
Catfish: Someone who pretends to be someone else, especially on the internet. Catfishing: Hiding who you really are to lure someone into an online relationship. It…
Technology + Mindfulness
For years, we have been learning about the positive benefits of practicing meditation. Three main positive affects are enhanced focus, fostering compassion and self-esteem, and…
Compulsive Texting is a Thing
Teens prefer texting over all other forms of communication. According to figures published in 2012 by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, three-quarters of teenagers…