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Teens and Modern Media
Social media platforms are constantly changing, and teens have always been ahead of the curve. Do we know where our children ‘hang-out’ on the internet? Many teen social media users say that social media often distracts them from other important things: Fifty-seven...
Smartphones for Smart families
As your kids get older they begin to broach the conversation of when they can have a phone of their own. After all, Mom and Dad have one, or an older brother/sister and possibly even some kids in their class. Receiving a smartphone is a milestone in their life....
Texting and Driving
The popularity of mobile devices has had some unintended and sometimes deadly consequences. An alarming number of traffic accidents are linked to driving while distracted, including the use of mobile devices while driving, resulting in injury and loss of life....
Immoral Texting
Today’s teens are always connected, living their lives online and in the public eye. They do not live in an age of “pick up the phone and call”, but more quickly message their friends instead of calling. Teens do not always make the wisest choices about what they...
The Dangers of Being a Distracted and Disconnected Parent
We’ve all seen “those” parents—the ones that stroll with their children, talking on their smartphone rather than with their little one—and the parents who answer a call or text in the middle of a conversation with their child—or the parents who play repeated games...
Pediatricians Speak Out on Health Risks of Porn
Mrs. Marilyn Evans was curious if parents do talk to their doctor about the risks of porn, so she called her brother-in-law. He’s been practicing pediatrics for over 20 years. “He explained that part of his wellness care includes helping parents come up with...