As a parent, it might feel like a relief when your child isn’t on social media yet but starts texting with friends. Group chats seem like a safer option. No public profiles, no strangers, just a handful of kids from school messaging each other. But group chats are often where the real digital issues begin. READ MORE
Why Some Kids Aren’t Ready for a Smartphone (and What to Do Instead)
As a licensed counselor, I’ve sat across from hundreds of kids and families trying to navigate the messy task of growing up with technology. Over time, a clear pattern shows up. Not just in the teens who feel overwhelmed by digital life, but in the well-meaning parents who handed over a phone a little too READ MORE