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Minecraft: What Every Parent And Educator Needs To Know
Minecraft is often described as a virtual version of LEGOS, but with various modes and chat features, there are some dangers parents and educators should be aware of. Learn how Minecraft works and how to make it safer for students in this app guide.
Digital Safety and Bending Screen Time Rules While Students are Home
To help families prevent screen time addiction, depression, and other digital dangers during this difficult time, the Smart Social team reached out to experts for advice. Read 15 digital safety tips for families here.
22 Examples of the Positive Impact of Social Media
The negative effects of social media on teens and tweens can be obvious for parents and educators, but there are rarely discussions about the positive impact of social media. Here are 22 ways social media can have a positive impact on students
Dangers Every Parent Should Know Before Giving Their Student A Smartphone
Read the dangers every parent should know before giving their student an iPhone or Android and get SmartSocial.com’s recommendations for some safe device alternatives.
What To Do When Mom and Dad Disagree on Screen Time Rules
When parents or other caregivers have different screen time and social media rules, it can be confusing and frustrating- for the kids and for everyone else involved. We asked some parents and tech experts how spouses, exes, and other guardians can agree to set screen time, social media, and technology rules.
Doomscrolling: 11 Experts Share Tips on How to Stop the Negativity
We asked 11 experts their tips and thoughts on how to teach teens to stop doomscrolling, look for the positives, and teach them to recognize the negative impacts of news and social media.
How Sexting Can Damage A Student’s Reputation, Future, or Lead to Lawsuits
The dangers of sexting are vast and can truly damage a teen or tweens’ future. It’s important to have a talk early and as soon as your child has access to a smartphone or tablet.
Among Us App: Is it Safe for Students?
The Among Us app is an online, multiplayer game that can be played with friends or strangers. It’s a social dedication game filled with teamwork, betrayal, and mild violence. There are some risks parents should know about for younger players.
Google Search Results: 7 Expert Tips on How to Clean Up Yours and Shine Online
Searching for someone on Google is now the norm, whether it’s for college admissions, a business deal, a job opportunity, or just basic information. Seven experts share how to improve personal Google search results so you can protect your reputation and land that future opportunity.
Walkie Talkie App: Who is your Kid Talking to?
The Walkie Talkie app turns phones and tablets into a two-way radio for free. It sounds innocent enough, but there are some stranger dangers and privacy issues parents and educators should be aware of.
FOMO: 10 Tips to Combat the Fear of Missing Out
FOMO is fear of missing out and as teens scroll through social media, it’s worse than ever. Learn 10 tips on how FOMO impacts students and how you can help your tweens and teens avoid it.
Teen Driving Safety: 11 Ways to Teach Teens To Put Down Their Devices
Digital devices pose a serious risk on the road for young drivers. Learn 11 tips for discussing driving safety and the risks of using cell phones while behind the wheel.
What is Sadfishing? 8 Tips to Talk to Your Teens About It
“Sadfishing” is an online trend where students go fishing for attention on social media by posting their problems or emotions. The SmartSocial.com Team asked 8 experts to weigh in on the dangers of sadfishing and how students can discuss their feelings in a healthier way.
20 Ways Students Can Avoid Oversharing Online
A common mistake teens make is oversharing online when they first start gaining access to social media. Learn what students should focus their social media posts around, how students can consistently clean up their social media, steps to protect students before they gain access to social media, and more.
Positive Internet Comment Etiquette for Kids: 14 Experts Weigh In
With kids getting access to social media earlier and earlier, it’s important that they understand and practice proper online etiquette. 14 experts weigh in on how to teach your children to develop proper internet comment etiquette.
Social Media Clean Up- A How to Guide for Students: 20 Experts Offer Tips
Although social media allows you to connect with like-minded people from all over the world, every comment or photo you post could potentially harm your reputation later on in life. This is where a social media clean up comes in handy. In this post, 20 experts share their best tips.
Teaching Kids About Online Advertising: 12 Experts Share Advice
Social media and online advertisements can have a major impact on a child’s self-image. And younger children might not even be able to tell the difference between an advertisement from their favorite TV show or app. So, we asked 12 experts to share advice on teaching kids about advertising.
Wink App Connects Kids to Strangers
The Wink app connects users with people they don’t know. This app guide explains how Wink works and why it could be dangerous for tweens and teens.
How to Talk About Suicide and Depression with Your Children
Suicide is a tough topic to discuss with children, but it’s a subject that is too important to ignore. In this post, learn 11 ways parents can talk about suicide and depression with their children.