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Blog postStudents of all ages have access to screen time, whether it’s Facetiming with relatives, or using social media to chat with friends. It’s important to help your student develop healthy screen time management habits and monitor them for red flags that might indicate that they are addicted to technology.
The post 19 Screen Time Management Tips to Prevent Addiction appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postWe asked 16 experts to share their favorite tools, tips, and resources for safe smartphone use. Learn how to create a teen cell phone agreement, how to have an open dialogue with your teen, and how to introduce the responsibility of having a smartphone early.
The post 16 Safety Experts Share Teen Cell Phone Best Practices appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postThe Benadryl Challenge encourages users to take excessive amounts of allergy medication with the hopes of hallucinating. If you find anyone who has overdosed on medication, seek medical assistance immediately. Learn how parents and educators can talk with students about this, and other, dangerous social media challenges.
The post What Parents Need to Know about the Benadryl Challenge appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postAccording to a study, more than 82% of online sex crimes originate from social networking sites that predators use to gain insight into their victim’s habits and likes. Learn how parents can keep their students safe from online predators and tips for starting a digital safety dialog.
The post 11 Ways to Protect Students from Online Predators appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postTelegram Messenger offers unlimited instant messaging. The app connects users to large Groups or unlimited Channels of other users, including a People Nearby feature. Large chat groups can easily get out of control with unknown members.
The post 2021 Parent Guide About Telegram Messenger appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postA smartphone and social media agreement can help families create healthy internet habits and set clear boundaries anytime a new device is brought into the home.
The post Why Every Family Needs a Social Media Agreement in 2021 appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postWhisper is an app that allows anonymous users to post their “real thoughts and feelings” for public viewing or send private messages that can be seen by anyone, especially those nearby. This app is dangerous for students in encouraging anonymous posts and live connections with strangers.
The post 2021 Whisper App Guide for Parents & Educators appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postAre you wondering how families can incorporate technology in a positive way to make a connection between parents and children? We asked 16 experts for their ideas and tips for how to incorporate technology into your family time.
The post 17 Positive Ways Families Can Use Social Media Together appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog post21 experts share their best tips that parents can use to help prevent digital devices from becoming distractions during their child's online classes or homework time.
The post 21 Ways to Reduce Digital Distractions During Online Classes and Homework Time appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postThere 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 or teachers.
The post What parents need to know about private photo calculator apps appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postWalkie-talkie apps turn phones and tablets into a two-way radios. It sounds innocent enough, but there are some stranger dangers and privacy issues that students, parents, and educators should know.
The post Walkie-talkie apps: Who is your student talking to? appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postInternet technology changes so quickly, so it can feel challenging to stay on top of it. Do you wish you were more cyber-savvy as a parent or educator? Learn how to delegate research to the experts, discover teen trends, and simple tips to keep students safe online.
The post 7 Tips for Becoming a Cyber-Savvy Parent or Educator appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postResearch has shown that using social media at night creates side effects similar to the feelings travelers feel with jet lag. The cycle of social media jet lag effects and cyberloafing can make students (and adults) feel fatigued, make it harder to fall asleep when it is bedtime, and users can feel confused in daily tasks.
The post What Are Social Media Jet Lag and Cyberloafing appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postIn September 2019, Kik announced that it will be shutting down. After learning that a 13-year-old girl communicated with her killer on the popular Kik Messenger app prior to her murder, a lot of parents are beginning to worry about the apps their kids use—and how they use them.
The post 2021 Kik chat app: What parents need to know appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postWe asked cybersecurity experts for best practices for employees, staff, or teachers to know about phishing, ransomware, and malicious downloads in their professional communications.
The post 6 Cybersecurity Tips for Schools appeared first on Smart Social.
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Titles By Josh Ochs
Light, Bright and Polite for Professionals: How businesses and professionals can use social media to shine online
Jan 17, 2019
by
Josh Ochs
$3.49
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Light, Bright and Polite for Teens: How to shine online on social media to impress colleges and future employers
Jan 17, 2019
by
Josh Ochs
$7.99
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