Social Media and The Hiring Process
Airtasker.com recently did a study to understand what’s really going on inside offices across the country regarding discrimination, the hiring process and in-office gossip. They…
Choose the Best Apps for Your Kids- When YOU Need Them The Most
Let’s face it. There are times in our very busy, very hectic lives when the best solution is to hand your precious child– gasp– a…
Media Mentoring
Devorah Heitner has a Ph.D. in media, technology and society from Northwestern University and is author of the book Screenwise. She agrees with other experts that…
5 Tips for the Screen-Obsessed Kid
For many families, screen time is not a big deal in their home. Parents don’t need to manage or monitor the amount of time their…
That Perfect Selfie
Fact: In 2019, 5 people died in the United States in the month of May from taking a selfie. One study reported that 259 people around…
BitLife: App Review
What it Is: BitLife is a text-based app that simulates real-life by starting the player off as a random character at “birth” and then allows…
Kids Are Growing Horns From Their iPhones
Oh, wait. No, they aren’t. But, if you’ve read the headlines lately, you may have been alarmed by the “news” that young people are growing…
Instagram: How to Block a Bully
The Internet and social media sites are rampant with bullying and hate speech. But, Instagram seems to be a particularly popular spot for hardcore bullying.…
Teen Sleep + Phones
More and more research is being done on the importance of teen sleep. At the same time, studies on the use and overuse of smart…
“Almost Constantly” Online?
According to a new survey from Pew Research, some 45 percent of American teens say they are online “almost constantly.” That number has nearly doubled from…