Social Media & Video Games
Teens and Screen Time
https://youtu.be/JIBFgmZV8uk To a teenager there is nothing on earth that is more fun than a video game. Learning guitar, playing basketball, going to grandma’s house for dinner… nothing will match …
“Mom, I want to be a professional gamer…”
https://youtu.be/Za1ZS4iswAQ Baseball player? Violinist? Nope, your teen wants to be a professional gamer. No matter what your kid’s dreams are, they need balance and a good connection with you. That …
What do you do when your kid is getting cyber-bullied?
Cyber-bullying is really serious and capable of causing lasting trauma. How should a parent respond when they find out it’s happening to their kid?
Do you feel like your teen is starting to look “desperate” on social media?
Is your child struggling with their self-image, and how to portray themselves on social media? How do you talk to them about it without making them feel like your judging them. That’s the topic we take on in this Tips on Teens video.
“I heard my son saying inappropriate things while playing a video game. He says it’s just part of gaming culture—I’m not so sure.”
Video games can be a source of stress relief, bonding time, and just good-natured fun! But sometimes there are aspects of gaming culture that don’t mesh well with parents’ household …
“How do we set boundaries on screen time when school has switched to online learning?”
Now that most schools have closed and moved classes online, parents and kids alike are experiencing new challenges as they adjust to learning digitally. This week’s Tips On Teens question …
“My son is getting sexts from girls…will he get in trouble?”
https://youtu.be/CKq_iWaLrHA According to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics, 1 in 7 teenagers reported having sent sexts. We want our kids to be safe and smart about what they share …
“What can I do to make Christmas about family time, not screen time?”
https://youtu.be/QMFrgn31eXA In our hyper-digital age, in-person communication can become tough. For many families (regardless of age) it’s easy to engage with a screen than with each other. This week’s #TipsOnTeens …
“My kid spent over $700 on his iPad games…What should we do?”
https://youtu.be/XVpdC7qV9Oc Most families today are familiar with the struggle of getting a child off the iPad or gaming console and on to their homework. This week’s Tips On Teens question …
“Should I stop my sons from playing violent video games?”
https://youtu.be/cNScFtdMTKo This week’s #TipsOnTeens question centers around the controversial idea that violent video games may be influencing school shooters. What do you think about this possible connection? “Hi Kent, I …