Media pressure on teens: Beauty pageants or Evil Queen's Magic Mirror?

Beauty pageants and TV shows tend to exaggerate or distort reality, which may lead to low-self esteem and anxiety among teens. Parents need to shield their kids from these harmful effects. Read full article
April 16th, 2014 13:41 pm

School hacking: A growing problem that demands urgent attention

Students hacking into school computers to improve grades or for some other malicious motives is not uncommon. The administration and parents need to make efforts to curb this issue. Read full article
April 15th, 2014 08:17 am

Parents to work as PR consultants to protect their kids' image online

Should parents get involved in their child’s online activities to control their online image? Experts say parents can snoop on their kids to help them navigate the information highway safely. Read full article
April 11th, 2014 13:31 pm

Time management for teens: How to limit their time spent online

Spending too much time on the internet can be quite damaging for teens. Fortunately, there are ways in which parents can deal with the issue and ensure the well-being of their young ones Read full article
April 08th, 2014 09:31 am

Yik Yak: Another social networking app for teens to use or misuse

Created for college and university students, Yik Yak has grown immensely popular among middle and high school students. However, it’s proved to be disastrous in the hands of the latter Read full article
April 04th, 2014 09:50 am

Online Parental Control Software: Install me in your machine, ASAP!

Cyberbullying can destroy victims' lives. Parents are installing parental control software on computers to monitor their kid’s online activities and safeguard them from online bullying Read full article
April 02nd, 2014 08:33 am

Infographic: Teen social networking trends and need for parental check

Social media has become a place for teens to hangout. Unfortunately, predators are on prowl to hunt vulnerable kids online. Therefore, parents should monitor their kids on social media networks Read full article
March 27th, 2014 06:32 am

Are you proud Charlie Sheen and Barney Stinson are your teens' heroes?

Comedy sitcoms are often heavy on sexist innuendos, thus perpetuating gender discrimination. Parents need to protect their young ones from the influence and effects of such shows Read full article
March 24th, 2014 08:32 am

Teens and online safety: The social media talk that cannot wait

Acting irresponsibly and revealing too much information on social media can have dire implications for teens. Therefore, parents should teach their kids to develop safe Internet habits Read full article
March 21st, 2014 08:34 am

Teach your child to be a responsible user of social media

Kids spend a lot of their time socializing through social media. Being a parent, it’s your job to educate them on responsible online behavior and its importance. Read full article
March 14th, 2014 11:36 am