Learning to Balance Reality and Screen Time
We live on our phones and other devices. We text our friends, binge watch shows, play video games, and we love engaging in social media. We also need technology for learning. But is it possible to...
View ArticleTechnology Versus Reality
Virtual Reality used to be a dream, but now it is actually a reality. Perhaps in more ways than one. With how dependent we have become on technology for school, work, entertainment, and communication,...
View ArticleHow Do I Know if I’m Addicted to Social Media?
Social media can be very enticing. It can suck us in and then it can be hours before we even realize what time it is. Some apps are specifically designed to keep us checking around the clock. With...
View ArticleBalancing Technology in Our Lives
Life is always a balancing act. We need to make time for school or work, family, sleep, plus whatever other interests we might have. Technology makes finding balance a little more challenging. We can...
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What Is Technology Addiction?
If you’re the parent of a teen, you know how important digital technology is and the role that it plays in the life of today’s teenagers. You’ll often find them clicking, posting, or swiping, which...
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The Psychological Effects of Online Dating for Young Adults
If you’re a young adult using dating apps like Tinder or Bumble, you may be wondering about the psychological effects of online dating — positive and negative — and if they include mental health...
View ArticleHow Much Screen Time is Too Much?
Screen time is a constant in the lives of many and because of the amount of time we devote to scrolling, there is a new focus on how much screen time adolescents use each day. Research is showing a...
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Hyperfixation: What Parents of Teens Need To Know
Hyperfixation, also referred to as hyperfocus, is commonly connected with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), autism, and depression. But how...
View ArticleUsing Social Media as Your Superpower
The headlines always focus on the negatives of social media. There are always stories of cyberbullying and abuse, often transferring into real-life tragedies. Or there are stories about social media...
View ArticleDoes Social Media Keep Me from Being Connected to Others?
Social media is great for being informed about other people that we care enough to follow. How else would we know what Aunt Betty had for breakfast? How would we know what crazy thing our friend’s dog...
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