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Blog postThe MeWe app is a social networking app for users who want more privacy. The app encourages users to be their “uncensored selves” which doesn’t promote being positive online. Content is unmoderated on the MeWe app which makes it a breeding ground for bullying behavior and negativity.
The post What Is the Mewe App and Is It Safe for Kids? appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postDavid Kaufmann is a teacher and father. He shares what he learned when he went 8 days without social media. Learn what he missed, why he went back, what he liked, and what he's going to do differently moving forward.
The post 8 Days Without Social Media (What I Learned) appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postAs parents, it’s not easy to give kids the support they need while also keeping them safe. Relying on these tips and resources will help you protect your kids in the digital age and make parenting in a tech world much less daunting.
The post 5 Ways to Protect Your Kids in the Digital Age appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postThe Private Photo Calculator App was extremely popular in 2016. There are now hundreds of apps that allow students to hide their inappropriate photos behind an innocent looking calculator app (or another style of app that looks innocent). These apps are popular because they help a student to hide their behavior from their parents.
The post Private Photo Calculator App Parent Guide (Video + Safety Tips) appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postDue to Tumblr’s popularity, we’ve updated this Parent App Guide to continue to help parents keep students safe. Learn why Tumblr is so popular with teens, important teen Tumblr statistics, why Tumblr is in our Red Zone, and what to do if your child has an account.
The post What is Tumblr? Parent and Teacher Guide (Video) appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postSimilar to Yik Yak, Whisper, and Sarahah the Yolo app is an anonymous Q&A app that works seamlessly with Snapchat. If your children use Snapchat it is very likely that they will encounter the YOLO app, this guide is to help you start a dialog and keep them safe.
The post Yolo App Is Bad For Teens (Parent Safety Guide & Video) appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postWhen parents know which apps have had issues, what hashtags are red flags to look out for, and how to have an open discussion with their kids about drugs on social media, they are better equipped to keep their children safe.
The post Drugs on Social Media: What Parents Need to Know appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postRSPH and the Young Health Movement (YHM) have published a new report, #StatusOfMind, examining the positive and negative effects of social media on young people’s health. Learn how social media can negatively effect children's ability to sleep, trigger anxiety, increase body image issues, and what you can do to help.
The post The Negative Effects of Social Media for Teens appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postWhen parents set a positive example of social media behaviors, have open discussions about the unrealistic standards it can promote, and help them honor their accomplishments with gratitude, they help their children avoid the negative effects of social media on mental health.
The post The Negative Effects of Social Media on Mental Health appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postAs parents and educators, we know that screen time can be a double edge sword. So, how can we teach students to use screen time productively way while setting limits on screen time that has no value? In this blog post, experts share their best tips.
The post How to Use Screen Time Productively appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postWe asked 10 experts to share the positive impact of social media on teen and tweens. Learn how social media provides a platform for positive resume building.
The post 10 Examples of the Positive Impact of Social Media appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postOverwatch is a multiplayer first-person shooter game available on Windows, XBox One, and PS4 that is incredibly popular with students. The game only works if players are matched onto teams with other real people which means that your child will be exposed to strangers in every match.
The post Overwatch Game: Are Your Kids Talking with Strangers? appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postWhen used wisely, the positives of social media can be incredibly beneficial for students (especially during the college or job application process). While it’s important for parents to talk about the dangers and risks of being online, it’s also important for kids to understand the positives of social media.
The post 5+ Positives of Social Media for Students appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postThe shell on challenge is a social media trend that is gaining popularity among students. Teens are challenging each other to eat food items still in their packaging. It should be a red flag for parents if their child is doing this challenge to gain attention on social media.
The post Shell On Challenge: What Parents Need to Know appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postThe Tellonym app allows students (and strangers) to ask and answer questions anonymously. The app can be linked to a user’s Instagram or Snapchat, meaning messages can include inappropriate images. When teens connect anonymous apps to their Instagram or Snapchat they open themselves up to being targeted by strangers.
The post The Tellonym App Encourages Students To Be Anonymous Online appeared first on Smart Social.
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