When it comes to kids and social media, do we share too much?
6 years, 2 months ago

When it comes to kids and social media, do we share too much?

ABC  

When I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, there were many decisions to make. If you're cautious about sharing your child's life on social media, how do you navigate that with loved ones who don't feel the same? Email [email protected] But what are the ramifications of "sharenting" — parents sharing photos and stories about their kids via social media? The social apps teenagers are using Photo shows Playful illustration of two phones interacting via social media, as represented by icons From live-streaming apps to anonymous "feedback" platforms, here's what parents need to know about how teenagers are communicating online. Emma Caroon, a 28-year-old HR manager from the Sunshine Coast, uses social media to keep her husband's family in the United States up to date with her children's milestones.

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As Meta drops fact-checkers, what to teach your kid about social media
1 week, 1 day ago

As Meta drops fact-checkers, what to teach your kid about social media

CNN  

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. CNN — Many parents were already worried about their kids being exposed to false information and other harmful content on social media before Meta’s surprise decision to drop its fact-checkers. “If they’re not, it doesn’t mean it’s not true, but it does mean you should dig …

Things to Keep in Mind Before Posting Photos of Your Child Online
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Things to Keep in Mind Before Posting Photos of Your Child Online

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Australian celebrity and “public relations maven” Roxy Jacenko has said she regrets turning her daughter, Pixie Curtis, into a child social media influencer. This admission, along with the government’s decision to ban social media for under-16s, is a timely reminder for parents to reflect on how they share images of their own children online – even for those of …

Posting your child's photos on a private social media account is still risky. Here's why
2 months ago

Posting your child's photos on a private social media account is still risky. Here's why

ABC  

Many parents make their social media accounts private to safely share images of their children with family and friends. "While it's perfectly natural for parents to want to share photos of their kids with family and friends, it's important to remember that we may be unwittingly creating a permanent 'digital footprint' for our child which might never be expunged," she …

6 Big Screen-Time Myths That Need To Be Busted
3 months, 3 weeks ago

6 Big Screen-Time Myths That Need To Be Busted

Huff Post  

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends, essentially, no screen time for babies under 18 months of age. “Achievement in a video game is so much easier and entertaining than studying for a test.” If your child is struggling in school or with their friends, that’s a bigger warning sign than going over their screen time limit, Kanojia said. “Our study …

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids

Associated Press  

At what age should kids be on social media? For years, there has been a push among parents, educators and tech experts to wait to give children phones — and access to social media — until they are older, such as the “Wait Until 8th” pledge that has parents sign a pledge not to give their kids a smartphone until …

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here are some tips on staying safe, communicating and …

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids
7 months, 1 week ago

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids

The Hindu  

At what age should kids be on social media? For years, there has been a push among parents, educators and tech experts to wait to give children phones — and access to social media — until they are older, such as the “Wait Until 8th” pledge that has parents sign a pledge not to give their kids a smartphone until …

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids
7 months, 1 week ago

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids

Associated Press  

At what age should kids be on social media? For years, there has been a push among parents, educators and tech experts to wait to give children phones — and access to social media — until they are older, such as the “Wait Until 8th” pledge that has parents sign a pledge not to give their kids a smartphone until …

How parents approach social media for different children in the same family
7 months, 4 weeks ago

How parents approach social media for different children in the same family

ABC  

Deciding when and how children should access social media is a challenge for parents and there's rarely a one-size-fits-all solution — even when it comes to kids in the same family. Following the South Australian government's proposal to ban social media access for children under 14, two parents share how they're managing when their kids have very different interests and …

How should you approach your children's and teenagers' social media use?
8 months ago

How should you approach your children's and teenagers' social media use?

ABC  

Children's social media usage is again in the spotlight, with the SA government announcing a proposal to ban children under 14 from accessing sites such as TikTok, Instagram and Facebook and requiring those aged 14 and 15 to have parental consent to use the apps. Meanjin/Brisbane-based parenting and positive psychology expert Justin Coulson says "ultimately, the social media genie is …

Keeping my teenage daughter off social media hasn't been difficult. Here's why
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Keeping my teenage daughter off social media hasn't been difficult. Here's why

ABC  

More than half of Australian parents cite the use of apps such as TikTok, Facebook and Instagram as their top concern when it comes to their child's wellbeing. Our daughters are pretty familiar with the way we think about social media and where our boundaries are, but it certainly did become, probably last year for my eldest daughter, something she …

Is your child using social media? The safety conversations every parent needs to be thinking about
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Is your child using social media? The safety conversations every parent needs to be thinking about

The Independent  

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Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids
11 months, 1 week ago

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids

Associated Press  

Social media CEOs got grilled by Senate lawmakers this week in an emotional and often heated hearing about the dangers their platforms pose to children — sexual predators, videos encouraging suicide and glorifying eating disorders, bullying and addictive features, just to name a few. To comply, social media companies have generally banned kids under 13 from signing up for their …

How these parents approach posting images of their kids online
1 year, 1 month ago

How these parents approach posting images of their kids online

ABC  

While sharing images and videos of our children online is usually done with the best intentions, we have little control over what happens to that data, an online expert recently warned. Jules says while he was a baby, she wasn't so worried about it compromising his safety or privacy, but when he began to become more "recognisable", she changed tact. …

Social media offers new mothers support when society doesn't. But is it always helpful?
1 year, 2 months ago

Social media offers new mothers support when society doesn't. But is it always helpful?

ABC  

It's considered the most vulnerable time in a woman's life. Postpartum is a relatively new topic on social media where it's no longer confused with depression. Megan Gow, a dietitian and senior lecturer at University of Sydney and Westmead Children's Hospital was motivated to undertake the research by her own social media experience in postpartum. Dr Gow's latest research is …

How to Talk to Your Kids About Social Media and Mental Health
1 year, 4 months ago

How to Talk to Your Kids About Social Media and Mental Health

Wired  

If you give a kid a smartphone, they’re going to want a social media account. “It’s really about how people come to use social media, in what ways, and what kinds of supports they have to navigate it in a way that’s right for them.” “Don’t assume that your kid isn’t already on social media.” Linda Charmaraman, director and founder …

Sharenting: Know the pitfalls of oversharing your child online
1 year, 6 months ago

Sharenting: Know the pitfalls of oversharing your child online

India TV News  

In the age of social media, it’s hard to remember a time when parents weren’t constantly sharing photos and updates about their children’s lives online. When parents post photos or videos of their children online, they are essentially giving strangers access to personal information about them. Kids may be less likely to learn how to self-regulate online or establish strong …

Children of the web
1 year, 6 months ago

Children of the web

The Hindu  

It was during the peak of the pandemic that Instagram reels became ‘dopamine’ for Anika*, 16, a Delhi-based student. The advisory cited two studies that found frequent users of social media “can experience changes in brain structure similar to changes seen in individuals with substance use or gambling addictions”. Excessive social media use could be associated with changes in the …

8 tips for parents and teens on social media use — from the US surgeon general
1 year, 7 months ago

8 tips for parents and teens on social media use — from the US surgeon general

Associated Press  

The U.S. surgeon general is calling for tech companies and lawmakers to take “immediate action” to protect kids’ and adolescents’ mental health on social media. TIPS FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS — Create a family media plan: Agreed-upon expectations can help establish healthy technology boundaries at home – including social media use. A family media plan can promote open family discussion …

Car seats and baby formula are regulated. Is social media next?
1 year, 7 months ago

Car seats and baby formula are regulated. Is social media next?

Associated Press  

The U.S. surgeon general is warning there is not enough evidence to show that social media is safe for children and teens — and is calling on tech companies, parents and caregivers to take “immediate action to protect kids now.” With young people’s social media use “near universal” but its true impact on mental health not fully understood, Dr. Vivek …

‘Protect kids now.’ Social media may not be safe for young people, surgeon general warns
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Protect kids now.’ Social media may not be safe for young people, surgeon general warns

LA Times  

A teenager holds her phone. The U.S. surgeon general is warning there is not enough evidence to show that social media is safe for young people — and is calling on tech companies, parents and caregivers to take “immediate action to protect kids now.” The U.S. surgeon general is warning there is not enough evidence to show that social media …

Kids and social media: Here are tips for concerned parents
1 year, 8 months ago

Kids and social media: Here are tips for concerned parents

Associated Press  

When it comes to social media, families are seeking help. To comply, social media companies have generally banned kids under 13 from signing up for their services, although it’s been widely documented that kids sign up anyway, either with or without their parents’ permission. For years, there has been a push among parents, educators and tech experts to wait to …

Ban social media for kids? Fed-up parents in Senate say yes
1 year, 8 months ago

Ban social media for kids? Fed-up parents in Senate say yes

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Enough is enough,” says Britt, a Republican who last week introduced bipartisan legislation with …

Is social media is harming your child’s mental health?
1 year, 8 months ago

Is social media is harming your child’s mental health?

The Independent  

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For Parents Fearful Of Their Teens’ Social Media Use, Here’s Some Hope — And Advice
1 year, 9 months ago

For Parents Fearful Of Their Teens’ Social Media Use, Here’s Some Hope — And Advice

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING If you have a teen girl, chances are she’s spending hours online every day — and you’re probably spending at least as many hours worrying about her safety there. “If they are feeling down on themselves, they’re going to go to social media and pick out all the things that everybody else is better at than they …

The Dark Side of Social Media: How it's Impacting the Mental Health of Our Youth
1 year, 11 months ago

The Dark Side of Social Media: How it's Impacting the Mental Health of Our Youth

News 18  

Have you ever thought about the darker side of scrolling on the screens for hours and hours, hooked to pictures and videos and manipulating your mind to ignore issues around you? Let’s understand the impact of social media on children’s mental health and what steps parents, guardians, and teachers can take to reduce this impact. Prakriti Poddar, Global Head, Mental …

How To Ask People Not To Share Photos Of Your Kids On Social Media
2 years ago

How To Ask People Not To Share Photos Of Your Kids On Social Media

Huff Post  

Images By Tang Ming Tung via Getty Images There are several reasons parents may wish to keep photos of their kids offline. “Shared photos can be easily traced back to the parent’s identity and social media account, offering data brokers the ability to discern the child’s identity and start compiling digital dossiers on your kids,” Mark Bartholomew, a professor at …

Is my child too young for social media?
2 years, 1 month ago

Is my child too young for social media?

The Independent  

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7 Things You Should Ask Your Kids About Their Social Media Accounts
2 years, 4 months ago

7 Things You Should Ask Your Kids About Their Social Media Accounts

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Parents may feel apprehensive thinking about their kids on social media, but the reality is young people regularly use platforms like Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat. “The more they can show that they are willing to listen and help when needed, without just shutting down or taking their kid’s phone away, the more their kids will be willing …

Siddharth: ‘For me, craft and real human drama come before heroism’
2 years, 8 months ago

Siddharth: ‘For me, craft and real human drama come before heroism’

Firstpost  

Siddharth will be debuting in the OTT space with Disney+ Hotstar’s Escaype Live. In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost, Siddharth explains that social media like any societal tool comes with its own benefits and perils. Social media like any societal tool comes with its own benefits and perils. There are great things that can come out of social media and …

Being A Parent Is Hard. Social Media Makes It Seem Downright Miserable.
2 years, 9 months ago

Being A Parent Is Hard. Social Media Makes It Seem Downright Miserable.

Huff Post  

Malte Mueller via Getty Images All of the motherhood "real talk" online can help prepare parents and make them feel less alone. Eloise Germic, a Ph.D. student at the University of Illinois Chicago’s Department of Communication, dubbed these two types of motherhood portrayals on Instagram “alpha mom” and “realistic mom” in a study she conducted from late 2019 to early …

Why very young children should not be on social media
3 years, 2 months ago

Why very young children should not be on social media

Live Mint  

No, don't give your young children phones even if they ask for them. "Social media sites all require a minimum age of 13 to register, but the reality is that many users are younger than that: one-third of our sample had already started using social media at age 11 or 12 and another one-third had begun at age 10 or …

How Chrissy Teigen sharing this loss of her baby validates the 'silent pain and suffering of so many families'
4 years, 3 months ago

How Chrissy Teigen sharing this loss of her baby validates the 'silent pain and suffering of so many families'

ABC  

Chrissy Teigen expressed her heartbreak on losing her baby in a rare, insightful and shockingly raw way on social media this week and experts say it has helped break down the silence and stigma around miscarriages and stillbirths. She said Teigen has "bravely articulated the anguish and confusion felt by women and families who leave hospital without their precious babies." …

The social apps teenagers are using — and keeping him or her safe online
5 years, 9 months ago

The social apps teenagers are using — and keeping him or her safe online

ABC  

Keeping up with the social messaging apps used by today's teenagers can feel overwhelming. The risk factor: Snapchat's self-destructing photo feature might make teens more willing to share racy photos and it's far from "safe". Meanwhile, HouseParty has a features called "note passing", which let users talk about the other kids in the group video chat while it's going on, …

Should children decide what photos of them are shared online? Here's what you had to say
5 years, 10 months ago

Should children decide what photos of them are shared online? Here's what you had to say

ABC  

It's a dilemma for the digital age: should you share photos of your kids online? On the one hand, it's nice to share photos with friends, family and your social media groupies — whether you're a proud parent, doting aunty or uncle, or a first-time grandparent. Some people see nothing wrong with it 'If you're careful about the way you …

Social media being used by growing number of children under 11 despite age limits
5 years, 11 months ago

Social media being used by growing number of children under 11 despite age limits

The Independent  

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What to ask when your child wants to use social media
6 years, 6 months ago

What to ask when your child wants to use social media

CNN  

Story highlights Lots of teens use social media and stay safe, healthy and connected Talking -- and listening -- is key After months of asking, you took the plunge, and now your kid has a phone. Takeaways: When teens are saying they want to use social media to stay connected to friends, that’s a good sign. Best answers: If I’m …

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