As parents, it’s important to talk to your children about the dark side of social media before they learn about it from untrusted (or dangerous) sources. So, we asked 5 experts to share ways parents can talk to their kids about the dark side of social media.
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What Parents Need to Know About the Discord Chat App
Discord is a free voice, video, and text chat app for gamers. Even though the Discord Chat app has built-in safety features, it’s important for parents to be aware that the app can still be dangerous for students. Learn how to keep your family safe on the Discord app.
What Happens When You Take a Social Media Break (with Guest Houston Bradley)
With constant access the internet, it can be difficult to know when you’ve developed an addiction and need to take a social media break. Learn how taking a social media break can help you get into a positive mindset, be more productive, and avoid comparing yourself to others online.
What Is the Momo Challenge?
Similar to the Blue Whale Challenge, the Momo Challenge is a dangerous viral social media trend with teens and tweens. The challenge encourages students to contact an unknown person called “Momo” via WhatsApp. Throughout the challenge, students are sent violent and graphic content and a series of dangerous tasks.
Tik Tok App Guide For Parents (Video)
The Tik Tok app is a music video social media platform that merged with Musical.ly in August 2018. All Musical.ly users are being moved to the Tik Tok app. Find out why this app is so popular.
The Power of LinkedIn: Why Every High School Student Needs to be on LinkedIn (with Caroline Leach)
This week we sat down with Caroline Leach who writes, researches, and speaks about why professionals need a social media strategy for their career. In this episode we discuss the power of LinkedIn, when students should make a profile, and how they can use LinkedIn to enhance their resume.
What Is the Marco Polo App and Is It Safe? (Podcast + Video)
The Marco Polo app is a video instant messaging app that encourages users to find their friends who already use the app by requesting access to the user’s phone contacts. Learn what you can do to keep your student safe if they have this app.
10 Examples of the Positive Impact of Social Media
We asked 10 experts to share the positive impact of social media on teen and tweens. Learn how social media provides a platform to showcase technological savvy, can be used to empower students, creates an opportunity for an open dialog, and more.
How to Set Social Media and Internet Safety Rules with David Kaufmann
We sat down with David Kaufmann a technology teacher at Medina City Schools who has been a teacher for over 18 years. In this podcast episode, discover tactical tips for monitoring your child’s social media activity, setting internet safety rules, and teaching them how to develop positive screen time habits.
How to Talk About Cyberbullying and Keep Your Kids Safe with Tracy Wright
Recently, we sat down with Tracy Wright who is a writer from Giggle Magazine to talk about cyberbullying. In this episode, learn what cyberbullying warning signs to look out for and what parents can do before a bullying turns into a life-threatening situation.
Roblox Safety Guide for Parents (Video)
Targeted to kids ages 8-12 Roblox is the largest user-generated online gaming platform. A recent study revealed that the average monthly visits for Roblox users under the age of 13 is 25.5 visits. So, we created this Roblox Safety Guide for parents to help you keep your family safe.
5 Summer “Cyber Hygiene” Digital Safety Tips with Sterling Kellis – Podcast Episode 57
With a recent survey by University of Phoenix revealing that very few U.S. adults consider their cyber safety when traveling, we asked Sterling Kellis to provide tips to help travelers stay secure. He advises vacationers to follow a simple cyber hygiene acronym: R-I-S-K.
How to Host a Successful Digital Safety Event for Teens with Lori Davis – Podcast Episode 58
We sat down with Lori Davis from Xavier School to discuss her school’s experience watching our Digital Safety Event videos. In this episode, Lori describes how the videos helped her educate students on how they can make their online presence the number one ticket to getting into their preferred university.
Fortnite Battle Royale Parent App Guide
Fortnite is a very popular game that was released in 2017. There are 2 different versions of the game; Fortnite: Save the World and Fortnite: Battle Royale. Fortnite: Battle Royale is the version that is really popular with students. Learn how to keep your children safe if they play Fortnite.
3 Signs That Someone Might be Struggling With a Gaming Disorder
In this Parent University newsletter we talk about the World Health Organization officially recognizing gaming disorder and the warning signs, which social media network is making it easier to monitor app activity, the new Fortnite: Battle Royale feature parents need to know about, and more.
How to Talk About Suicide and Depression with Your Children
With a recent study revealing that suicide-related hospital visits for teens and tweens have almost tripled, we think it’s important for parents to talk to their children about difficult subjects like depression and anxiety. In this post, learn how you can talk about suicide & depression with your children.
Snapchat, Instagram And Facebook App Updates (Parent University Week 5 Update)
In this Parent University member newsletter we talk about which social media network is more popular with teens than Snapchat and Instagram, where teens are seeking advice online, which social media habits are linked to depression, and more.
Telegram Messenger App Guide for Parents
Telegram is an app that offers unlimited instant messaging with encryption. The app syncs across devices so that users can access their chats on mobile, desktop or tablet. Recently, the Telegram Messenger app was temporarily removed from the App Store due to the danger it posed to children.
Snapchat, Instagram And Facebook App Updates (Parent University Week 4 Update)
In this Parent University member newsletter we talk about which social networks are the worst offenders when it comes to showing children mature content, a new study that revealed suicide-related hospital visits have nearly tripled for adolescents, how Snapchat made it easier for students to share their location, and more.
Student Guide: What to Do When Friends Tag You in Pictures
If you don’t use a healthy amount of caution when it comes to what images you put out there for the world to see online and on social media, then you can begin to develop a negative digital footprint. In this post, learn how to build positive image search results.
