kids and social media Tag

What are Instagram Stories?

What are Instagram Stories? If you don’t know by now, this is a great article for you. But the better question is, HOW can I use Instagram Stories? Instagram launched the feature back in the summer of 2016, and it’s hard to believe it’s been well-over a...

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Social Media Ages

Did you know that it is illegal for children under the age of thirteen to have any Social Media platforms? According to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), COPPA imposes certain requirements on operators of websites or online services directed to children under 13...

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How To Monitor Your Kids Social Media Habits

For decades there’s been a concern about what the nature of social media can do to adolescent kids, teens, and young adults.  Since the days of dial-up and chat rooms the online world has been an opportunity for people to exploit, harass, and bully with...

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F.O.M.O. (Fear Of Missing Out)

We are becoming more and more aware of the issues and dangers with the use of social media in our younger generations.  It’s no longer an issue of direct online bullying that causes concern, there are more passive issues that haunt the online social networks...

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What the SNAP is Snapchat?

What is Snapchat?  Should my children or I be using it?  And what should I be aware of? One of the hottest social media apps with teens and pre-teens these days is Snapchat.  This app, available for both ANDROID and Apple iOS devices, allows for users...

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