Why a tech education is vital in helping kids accomplish their dreams—no matter what they are
Technology is a tool to build a life of meaning, says chair of Illinois Tech’s computer science department. A tech-infused education is...
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How Kids Are Interacting With Marketing Tech Every Day
Many marketing experts today recognize the value of marketing to kids.However, just as many companies struggle with striking the balance...
Three Reasons Teens Can't Resist Their Screens
The first time I noticed how screens can interfere with a truly incredible real-life experience was in 1990. I didn’t have children of my...
How Healthcare Tech Provides Accessibility for Kids
Although we’re making strides in healthcare, millions of people still struggle to access quality healthcare services. Inadequate health...
How To Aid Your Bullied Child
Before the Internet, marginalized kids could get a break by going home, but now shaming and exclusion can follow them anywhere. What can...
Should TikTok Be Banned? What Kids Think.
A bipartisan bill recently introduced in Congress could ban TikTok, the popular social media app, in the U.S. While adults (who likely...
Why We're Freaking Out About ChatGPT
New technologies have the uncanny ability to freak us out. Even in the time of Socrates, when a newfangled technology—the writing...
Is Technology to Blame for Increased Depression in Our Daughters?
A recent study shows an increase in depression symptoms amongst teenage girls. What role does technology play?
Teach Your Kids Life Skills with Reset
Reset Summer Camp has recently launched a new app, aimed at helping teens improve their life skills. In case you are unfamiliar with...
Students are Shocked at Receiving the Same Graphic Image
One afternoon, in the high school study hall where I work, several students’ phones began buzzing at the exact same time. Initially...
How To Protect Teens from Catfishing and Sextortion
Over the past year, we have been tracking an unsettling uptick in to two very serious online threats. The first is called “catfishing.”...
Cyber Civics Collaborates with AT&T & Warner Bros. Discovery on "The Achievery" for Students
We are honored to be collaborating with AT&T and Warner Bros. Discovery on The Achievery, a new digital learning platform that provides...
Three Reasons Social Media Age Restrictions Matter
The minimum age to open an account on nearly every social media platform‑—TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Kik, YouTube, Snapchat,...
Why a Resilient Teen is Safer Online
Two children are cyberbullied. One shrugs it off, while the other sinks into depression and despair. A group of kids enjoy a sleepover...
Kids Streaming: What's New?
Sometimes it can be hard to find new content that is appropriate for your kids. So, I thought I’d help and highlight a few new titles...
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