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How a Social Media Break Can Make You a Better Parent
Recent studies reveal that more than one hour on your phone a day increases anxiety and decreases happiness.
July 24, 2025
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Recent studies reveal that more than one hour on your phone a day increases anxiety and decreases happiness.
Teens often turn to mass media when stressed. But it’s important to recognize when the media stimulates that stress rather than provide an escape from it.
How do you like to spend your free time? If you are one of the billions who enjoy gaming, you’re not alone. The Bible doesn’t
There are real fears that AI may be gunning for your job. But, at least for now, how realistic is that scenario?
Gen Z is a generation built on constant change—but some are turning to YouTube, looking for the One who doesn’t change.
This month: how to stop your child from using AI to cheat, why dumb phones might be a smart screen-time solution, and a list of tween and teen slang
Have you seen your tween or younger child chortling over YouTube videos depicting an odd-looking cappuccino cup-headed ballerina or a three-legged shark wearing Nike sneakers?
Netflix’s ‘Bad Influence’ and Hulu’s ‘Devil in the Family’ examine what it’s really like behind the scenes for famous kid influencers.
New studies explore why teens are self-diagnosing mental health conditions through TikTok—and why that can be dangerous.
Here’s how monitoring software can help keep your children safe online.
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