7 Steps Every Parent Should Take Updated for iOS 26– if your child’s device runs iOS 25 or earlier, some features like FaceTime nudity detection or messaging requests may not be available. Because iOS 26 introduced several updates, double-check every parental control setting after updating. Some toggles may have reset to defaults during installation. Make READ MORE
My Kid Got a Phone… Now What?
So your child finally got their first phone. Maybe it was for a birthday, for starting middle school, or to help with after-school logistics. No matter the reason, handing over a phone is a big parenting moment. But now that it’s in their hands, the real work begins. This post is for parents who’ve already READ MORE
How Social Media Algorithms Shape Kids
Who’s Really Raising Our Kids? As parents, we want to believe that we are the strongest influence in our children’s lives. But today, another voice is speaking to them around the clock: the algorithm. Social media platforms are designed to keep kids scrolling, showing them more of whatever captures their attention. Whether it’s funny videos, READ MORE
What Parents Need to Know About Group Chats Before Their Child Joins One
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 Phone 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. And there’s a pattern I see over and over. Not just in the teenagers who feel overwhelmed by digital life, but in the well-meaning parents who handed over a phone a READ MORE
Navigating the Impacts of Social Media on Teens
Social media has become an integral part of adolescents’ lives. As parents, it’s natural to wonder about the influence these platforms wield over our teens, especially when it comes to their self-esteem and social relationships. In this blog post, we’ll delve into some of the complex interplay between social media and adolescent well-being, offering insights READ MORE
12 Ways to Reduce Screen Time
Reducing screen time is a positive step toward a more balanced and mindful lifestyle. If you’ve ever found yourself saying “just a few more minutes” only to realize an hour has passed, you’re not alone. The good news is that small, intentional changes can make a big difference. Here are 12 practical strategies to help READ MORE
Tech Addiction: Where to Begin?
In a time dominated by screens, it’s easy to find ourselves and kids glued to devices, scrolling through endless feeds, and losing track of time. An hour of scrolling can go by in a flash. Those hours add up, day after day, week after week. Quite literally, we’re losing our precious lives to Instagram reels READ MORE
6 Steps to Solve Your Technology Addiction
Face it, your relationship with your screens is impacting your daily life in a significant way. The average American looks at their phone approximately 80 times per day (every 12 minutes). That’s an average of 4 hours per day! The average teen consumes 7.5 hours of media per day! So yes, if you’re anything like READ MORE