Current issues that affect parents and children in the digital age Community Learning, Social Shame, and Poorly-Equipped Teens I am deeply saddened on top of many layers of horror and sadness from these last few weeks. While we are all still reeling from Read More » GetKidsInternetSafe
Addiction Issues Teaching Kids the Brain Traps of Video Games May Break the Spell I wrote this article for my awesome GKIS Social Media Readiness Course for tweens and teens. I have to admit, I have never worked so Read More » GetKidsInternetSafe
Current issues that affect parents and children in the digital age White Supremacists or ISIS? Are Hate Groups and Cults Seducing Your Teen Online? The internet offers virtual neighborhoods to satisfy any interest. For kids and teens, online neighborhoods can be dangerous. The Southern Poverty Law Center estimates that Read More » Dr. Tracy Bennett
Self-care and Wellness Why Good Sleep is Critical for Child and Teen Health Ask anybody what they need more of – and they’ll say SLEEP! Surveys report that sleep deprivation among Americans is rampant. As a psychologist who Read More » GetKidsInternetSafe
Parenting GKIS Guide to Helping Your Child Deal with Grief Do you remember as a young child when you lost someone you loved? Whether it was your first dog or your grandma, the pain was Read More » Danielle Rivera
Technology benefits for children Clever Smartphone Emergency Apps All parents work hard to keep our kids safe. However, sometimes unexpected things happen. Imagine if your child finds themselves alone at school or at Read More » Danielle Rivera