People often ask me what is the right age to get a child a cellphone. My answer: that depends on the child and the parenting they are receiving. Imho, kids shouldn’t have a phone until they need them as a helpful tool for their life. For example, they are in…
Recently I had the opportunity to interview Russ Tuttle of The Stop Trafficking Project. Watch our interview or read the transcript below. https://youtu.be/ARcr9kS8x40 Note: The transcription of this interview has been edited for clarity. Kristen: Hi everyone! It’s Kristen Jenson from Protect Young Minds and today we have a really…
It’s time we put an end to the porn industry getting a free pass when it comes to the dehumanization of women and girls—and men and boys, too. Source: Fight the New Drug
A Low-Tech Approach to Remote Learning Source: Campaign for Commercial Free Childhood
Scientists, doctors and parents have a growing awareness of links between mental health and social media in the form of cyberbullying and more. But what’s surprising is that taking away cellphones from teens can also trigger suicidal thinking or attempts. Dr. Kyle Johnson, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at OHSU……
One big complication with K-12 distance learning is how hard it is to get children and teens to log in and do their schoolwork. But there are things teachers and families can do to help. Source: The Conversation
New research shows that age-old concerns about the detrimental effects of screen time hold true. Source: www.pbs.org
At Thorn, we knew from the beginning that our work would require having difficult conversations and making hard choices. When you’re dealing with child sexual exploitation, there is no easy language to use, nor any off-the-shelf solutions. Source: Thorn
Access to pornography through school databases and devices is a growing problem. Here’s what the DOE can do to promote kids’ online safety. Source: National Center on Sexual Exploitation
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Parents, take note of these video games popular among kids
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If you're clueless about what games your child is playing, here is a guide to help you. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Anxious Generation with Jonathan Haidt with Tristan Harris and the Center for Humane Technology
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Suicides. Self-harm. Depression and anxiety. The toll of a social media-addicted, phone-based childhood has never been more stark. It can be easy for teens, ...
'The Anxious Generation': Things Are Worse Than We Realized
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My thoughts on Jonathan Haidt's impressive new book
UK ministers considering banning sale of smartphones to under-16s
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Polls show significant support for curb to protect children but some Tories uneasy with idea of government ‘microparenting’
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Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist and author of “The Anxious Generation,” explains the dangers of exposing children and teens to smartphones and social media before a certain age and offers tips...
Screen Addiction Trajectory Quiz - Reconnect Webinars
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Where do you score on the Screen Addiction Trajectory, and what do you need to do to get healthy?
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Bark – Parental Controls for Families
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Learn how Bark can help you protect your kids online and in real life with monitoring, screen time controls, and more.
Do you do this when playing online games?
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You can take control of your safety and wellbeing in video games.Explore your game's or console's safety settings (usually shown with a gear icon); think car...
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Gryphon is parental control router and internet safety system. Gryphon fights screen time addiction, prevents access to inappropriate websites, blocks adult content, and limit access to apps during ho...