September 14, 2020 Parents | Social Media
How technology is — and isn't — affecting your child's mental health

What do we know about the impact of digital technology on the mental health of our children? And how has the global pandemic intensified those effects? A new report identifies the key findings from a growing body of research, points to ...

 
August 24, 2020 Screen Time | Parents
Screens, sleep, and self-regulation: Which kids are most at risk?

We are learning more every day about the impact of screen-time on our children’s minds and bodies - and that includes the link between screen use and sleep quality.

 
July 8, 2020 Parents | Gaming | Student Safety
Will violent video games make my child violent?

Children and Video Games Lingering coronavirus restrictions have seen kids’ gaming time go to the next level. Experts are still debating what all those hours spent in virtual battle is doing to their brains.

 
June 18, 2020 Parents | Social Media | Student Safety
TikTok just got safer… in theory

Young people can’t get enough of TikTok - and with good reason. But it makes parents nervous - also with good reason. Now, the app has launched a range of safety features designed to address mounting privacy and abuse concerns.

 
May 12, 2020 Parents | Distance Learning
Homeschooling while working? How to deal with the guilt.

With more than 24 million US students transitioning to distance learning for the remainder of the school year, parents are picking up the slack when it comes to educating their children. And with 66% of US employees now working remotely, ...

 
April 6, 2020 Parents | Student Safety
'Houseparty' is off the hook right now; what parents need to know

The teen-targeted video-chatting app, Houseparty, has exploded over the past few weeks, as housebound kids turn towards their screens to connect with friends. But privacy concerns abound, amid increasing reports of data breaches, ...

 
March 23, 2020 Screen Time | Parents
Juggling screen-time in the Age of Coronavirus, and other feats of extreme parenting

Chances are good both you and your partner are now working from home— and quite possibly trying to home-school the kids at the same time. With shelter in place mandates popping up in states around the country, we’re all staying in our ...

 
February 19, 2020 Screen Time | Parents | Student Safety
How to be the digital mentor your child needs

Managing kids’ devices is critical for their health and wellbeing. But parents who also mentor their kids’ screen-time see the most positive outcomes.

 
February 10, 2020 Parents
The most important lesson your child is NOT learning at school today

Should teaching our kids the ABCs of human emotion join math, English, science, and history as core subjects?

 
January 14, 2020 Parents | Social Media | Student Safety
Social Media: What is the right age to allow access?

One of the most common questions we receive at Family Zone is 'How old should my child be before I allow them to use Social Media?' We sat down with three leading cyber experts who have all shared their opinions on what age they feel kids ...

Try Family Zone for FREE

Sign up now to try Family Zone for 1 month, totally free of charge.

Sign Up
Subscribe to our newsletter
Follow us on social media
Popular posts
Cyberbullying | Parents | Digital Citizenship | Student Safety
Digital Citizenship [INFOGRAPHIC]
Screen Time | Parents | Social Media | Gaming
Digital defiance: How to keep your cool when kids break the rules
Parents | Gaming | Student Safety
Will violent video games make my child violent?
Screen Time | Parents | Gaming
Among Us - the lowdown on this trending game