Facebook Timeline Raises Concerns for Emerging Adults
I’m not really sure how old I was when I would have been findable online.
Archive October 14, 2010
Does your 5 Year-Old Have a Smartphone?
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.
Parenting Digital 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.
Talking to Children & Teenagers About the Internet
Many of the questions we at the Fuller Youth Institute receive most frequently swirl around technology. Both leaders and parents are wondering how to help children and teenagers navigate technology.
Is Reality TV a Catalyst for Mean Girls?
Today’s our middle child’s ninth birthday, so in honor of Krista, I decided to blog a bit about girls, especially given some new research released by the Girl Scout Research Institute about the influence of Reality TV on preteen and teenage girls.
College Student Tech Use Update
You may have seen this infographic last week about college students and technology. With the new school year upon us…
Marketing to Kids’ Eyes, Parents’ Wallets
A few weeks ago my family was camping in Utah.
Media – With Your Kids
One of the best parts about my job is all I get to learn myself as a parent. This particular study about media and technology was very convicting to me.
The New Digital American Family?
Nielsen recently released a report on the “New Digital American Family.” I have to admit up front that I don’t love that set of descriptors.
Virtual Reality, Real Impact
How do actions in virtual worlds impact behavior in the real world?