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How can we minimize Instagram’s harmful effects?

The research is also clear that this is not just a problem for teens. Adults who use the app and are prone to social comparison consistently face problems with social anxiety, self-esteem, and mood (Jiang, S. & Ngien, A., Social Media + Society, Vol. 6, No. 2, 2020; Midgley, C., et…

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Arcwise December 28, 2021 December 28, 2021Uncategorized

Securing your digital life, part one: The basics

In this first of two parts, we go over some security steps everyone should be taking. Read this important article by clicking here: Ars Technica

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Arcwise October 31, 2021 October 31, 2021Uncategorized

Lawmakers Aim To Stop Social Media From Pushing Sexual Content On Kids, But Some Worry Their Plans Might Not Work

Executives from TikTok, Snap and YouTube are due to testify Tuesday before the Senate Commerce Committee on the harms their platforms may have on young users. Read the article here: dailycaller.com

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Arcwise October 30, 2021 October 30, 2021Be Aware, porn, Social Media, Uncategorized

China’s Crackdown on Video Games is Getting More Serious

Beijing is determined to weed out children’s obsession with video games, even if it hurts some of its biggest tech giants.  Click HERE for article. Source: Quartz

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Arcwise September 25, 2021 September 25, 2021Uncategorized

High Court Rules Australian Media Companies Can be Liable for Defamatory Comments Posted on Facebook Pages

Decision rejecting appeal in Voller defamation case means companies will be likely to ban comments on more social media posts Click here for article: the Guardian

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Arcwise September 25, 2021 September 25, 2021Uncategorized

Facebook Knows Instagram Is Toxic for Teen Girls, Company Documents Show (via WSJ)

Its own in-depth research shows a significant teen mental-health issue that Facebook plays down in public. Part 2 in a series offering an unparalleled look inside the social-media giant’s failings—and its unwillingness or inability to address them. Click here for article: WSJ

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Arcwise September 15, 2021 September 15, 2021Uncategorized

Opinion | This Is Our Chance to Pull Teenagers Out of the Smartphone Trap

Loneliness among students has soared worldwide. It doesn’t have to be like that. The New York Times Reasons to read: Globally, teenage loneliness started growing in 2012. The culprit? Likely smartphones. The effects of constant phone and social media access are not just detrimental to individuals, but to entire groups…

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Arcwise August 29, 2021 August 29, 2021Uncategorized

What Parents Need to Know about HOOP

The latest resource from National Online Safety features the new Snapchat addon called Hoop. Click HERE to download this informative flyer featuring the Grooming Risk, Obsession Risk, and Data Collection Risk. RU iWise?

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Arcwise August 29, 2021 August 29, 2021Uncategorized

Your Kids and Instagram Youth

What every family needs to know Find article here: Fairplay

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Arcwise August 26, 2021 August 26, 2021Uncategorized

The Health Effects of Screen time on Children: A Research Roundup

This research roundup looks at the effects of screen time on children’s health. Source: The Journalist’s Resource

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Arcwise August 15, 2021 August 18, 2021Be Aware, Uncategorized
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