Ever imagine you’d be caring for your kids 24/7 while supervising virtual learning, working your own job, and dealing with a worldwide pandemic? The past year has been full of firsts. And between disrupted schedules and breaking news, some things may have slipped through the cracks. Things like the rising dangers online.
Read MoreSocial media is a big part of the lives of children and teens in America. On any given day, teens spend about nine hours with digital technology, according to a report from Common Sense Media (source). Nine hours. Let that soak in. That means they are spending more time with technology than with their parents, friends, or at school. A CNN study revealed that some teens check their social media feeds more than 100 times a day (source). This is problematic for many reasons, and it also poses potential dangers to children and teens that you as a parent may not be aware of. We want to shine a light on the danger and provide practical tips for you to help your children stay safe on social media.
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