I am always saddened when I see families with teenagers waiting in restaurant lobbies for tables, and none of the family members are talking because each member has their own form of technology (iPods and cell phones being the most dominant).
If you’ve been around teenagers for about five minutes, you know that some of the rules of engagement have changed in their social world, while others have stayed the same.
Last week the NY Times shared another “aha” moment for parents of teenagers
Is social media ruining our kids?
Here’s a great idea for the holidays…
I love technology. Well, maybe that’s an overstatement. I really like technology. But as much as it’s a blessing, it can also become a burden.
Recently, a Pew Study came out that revealed 58% of teens said that Facebook has made them closer to others. But there’s also a negative side to this finding.
I’m not really sure how old I was when I would have been findable online.
Recently at a parent training event, a friend of mine overheard two moms talking, comparing which smartphones they gave their kids, and which apps were the most popular with their kids.
The Center for Parent-Youth Understanding is one of our favorite resources to recommend to parents when it comes to learning about youth culture trends and research.
