social media
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Kids, social media, and mental health: Devorah Heitner on what we’re getting wrong and how to fix it
Read Essay →: Kids, social media, and mental health: Devorah Heitner on what we’re getting wrong and how to fix itThis episode is a must-listen for all parents of kids who have smartphones, especially if you’re worried about the impact…
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Keeping kids healthy on social media with Dr. Devorah Heitner | Spawned Ep 298
Read Essay →: Keeping kids healthy on social media with Dr. Devorah Heitner | Spawned Ep 298With U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy introducing new social media guidelines for children in the past few weeks, social…
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The Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria: What we can do to help
Read Essay →: The Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria: What we can do to helpAs the overwhelmingly huge rescue and recovery efforts are underway in southern Türkiye and northern Syria after the devastating 7.8…
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How to raise media-savvy kids and help them BS-proof their brains: Dr. Seema Yasmin | Spawned Ep 282
Read Essay →: How to raise media-savvy kids and help them BS-proof their brains: Dr. Seema Yasmin | Spawned Ep 282According to Dr. Seema Yasmin, we’re living through a misinformationdemic. I’ve always thought that media literacy should be a mandatory…
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Tips for keeping kids safe from online predators, from Roo Powell of Undercover Underage | Spawned 276
Read Essay →: Tips for keeping kids safe from online predators, from Roo Powell of Undercover Underage | Spawned 276This week’s Spawned podcast guest, Roo Powell, is the perfect person to help us with tips and advice for keeping…
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Our kids are sharing memes about WWIII. Here’s how to talk to kids about the fear of war and unrest.
Read Essay →: Our kids are sharing memes about WWIII. Here’s how to talk to kids about the fear of war and unrest.This article was originally written in 2020 about the increase in tension between the US, Iran and Iraq. It was…
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10 absolutely fabulous over-40 style influencers to follow, no matter what age you are
Read Essay →: 10 absolutely fabulous over-40 style influencers to follow, no matter what age you areI realized recently that I’ve been inspired by a lot of fabulous over-40 influencers who are helping me feel more…
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Can you name the 5 core principles of raising responsible digital citizens?
Read Essay →: Can you name the 5 core principles of raising responsible digital citizens?We’ve talked a long time on Cool Mom Tech about the importance of raising responsible digital citizens. And one thing…
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Instagram, girls and body image: What parents need to know | Spawned Ep 252
Read Essay →: Instagram, girls and body image: What parents need to know | Spawned Ep 252Recently, I wrote about that article, the one about Instagram, teens, body image and self-esteem –– and the conversation I…
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Hey, it’s April 1! And you know what that means around here…
Read Essay →: Hey, it’s April 1! And you know what that means around here…It means nothing. Absolutely nothing in 2021. &$#*# April Fool’s Day! I mean, can’t we just have one day when…