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Why is technology so addictive?
By Madison Forster In todays world of technology, it has become more common for children, teens, and adults to develop a dependency to the internet, social media, and online games. This can lead to a fear of “missing out” and feeling left out from friends. An addiction to technology is [...]
What are some types of online harassment?
By Madison Forster What is online harassment? According to Mauve Duggan (2017), “harassment is now a 'feature' of life online for many Americans. In its milder forms, it creates a layer of negativity that people must sift through as they navigate their daily routines online. At its most severe, it [...]
What can you do to help prevent an addiction to social media?
By Madison Forster Social media can be a great tool for connecting with friends and family. A healthy amount of scrolling through your newsfeed can’t hurt you, right? “A 2012 study from Harvard found that sharing personal information on social media taps into the "reward" center of our brain, triggering [...]
What are Some Educational YouTube Channels?
By: Meghan Mathias Watching YouTube is quickly becoming the new version of watching TV. Kids adore Youtube and idolize YouTubers, sometimes spending hours upon hours consuming content on the website. Unfortunately, the content they consume might not be educational or stimulating in any way. Even more concerning, it is a [...]
Do’s and Don’ts of Posting Online
By: Meghan Mathias There is definitely some confusion about what is okay to post on social media and what is not these days. These rules are not universal and may vary depending on the person, however, there are some very important “Don’ts” for social media posting that apply to all [...]
How to Safely Meet People From Online In Person
By Maddon Sime The internet is an amazing way to connect with people; it can be fantastic for making friends, finding roommates, and even starting romantic relationships. However due to the anonymous nature of the internet, taking the step towards meeting people in person can be dangerous, and even deadly. [...]
How are the feeds of Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram tailored to the user?
By Madison Forster The feeds of social media apps are often tailored to the user, so what does that mean? A lot of social media apps run on an algorithm. “Social media algorithms are a way of sorting posts in a users’ feed based on relevancy instead of publish time” [...]
What Online Games are Safe for My Child?
By: Meghan Mathias The internet can be a scary place sometimes, even for adults. You can never be too careful with what you allow your kid to do online. Even websites that seem to be completely designed for kids with games targeted toward young children can occasionally have pop-up ads [...]
How to tell if your child is being trafficked on Instagram
By Madison Forster The social media app, “Instagram” is a popular platform for teens and adults to share pictures and videos to their followers. It can be a great way to connect with family and friends, but an increasing risk among all social media platforms is a gateway to sex [...]
Why Can’t I Stop Playing Video Games?
By: Meghan Mathias Playing video games is one of the easiest ways to wind down and have a fun time by just sitting at home on your couch. You can tend to a farm, fight zombies, drive fast cars, and transport yourself virtually anywhere in this world and any imaginary [...]
How Can I Avoid Scams on the Internet?
By: Meghan Mathias An internet scam is a type of deception that uses the internet as a vehicle to commit numerous subcategories of crime. It can seem scary, navigating an increasingly cyber world that seems to have deceit waiting around every corner, especially now that your kids are going online. [...]
How to Stop Cyberbullying Before it Happens
By: Meghan Mathias As more and more kids are born into the digital age, one where communication and socialization is primarily done through our phones, concerns about how to keep children safe from the dangers of the Internet run high. The fear of your child getting bullied at school is [...]