SMARTPHONE ADDICTION AND DEPRESSION: ADOLESCENTS ON THE FRONT LINES

by Dario Lucas | Jun 4, 2021 | Parenting Tips and advices

A study shows that smartphone addiction could have harmful consequences on mental health. In particular that of adolescents. At the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, the results of a study on the effects of the cell...

WHAT EFFECTS DO SO MANY HOURS OF SCREENS HAVE ON OUR CHILDREN? STUDY REVEALS!

by Dario Lucas | Mar 30, 2021 | Parenting Teens, Teens' Perspective and Reseearch

In times of coronavirus, screens and electronic devices are for parents’ real lifelines to be able to keep children entertained for a while and thus continue with other tasks or teleworking. It is clear that now is not the time to completely restrict their use...

EFFECTS OF “VAMPING” – THE ABUSE OF SCREENS BEFORE BED

by Dario Lucas | Jan 18, 2021 | Parenting Advice, Parenting Teens

It is a neologism that very well defines a moment we are going through in this confinement. Vamping comes from the union of the two words vampire (vampire) and texting (action of sending text messages through electronic devices). And it...

Social Media and Teens’ Low Self-Esteem – How to Deal with It

by Janice Heddon | Oct 9, 2017 | Parental Controls, Parenting Teens, Teens' Perspective and Reseearch

I’m a psychology student and have been very interested in researching the impacts of social media on teens’ brain. Do you know social media has a direct impact on kids’ perception of their self-image? Yes, it’s true and I guess parents must know this. Social...

3 Things You Must Never Compromise on As A Parent

by Janice Heddon | Aug 16, 2017 | Parental Controls for Android, Parental Controls for iOS, Parenting Teens

Parents make compromises and sacrifices. We compromise daily on our work plans, sacrifice our sleep, relationship goals and what not. But in the end when we see our kids growing up and getting the best from us makes it all the way worth it. But there are a few things...