By Kyle Snow — 2014
While much attention is paid to bullying among older children – both in the media and in research - relatively little focus has been paid to bullying in early childhood.
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While addiction may make one think of hard drugs or alcohol, activities like video games, social media apps, and sites like YouTube can also become unhealthy addictions.
With kids spending more and more time on screens, parents worry that they are getting hooked
When it comes to the use of social media—a relatively new phenomenon—striking a balance between productive versus addictive use comes easier for some people than others. As recently as 2011, only 35 percent of U.S. adults owned a smartphone, according to the Pew Research Center.
Nudge kids to be their best selves by encouraging them to consume positive, inspiring media and online content.
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I’m not sure we should be so quick to give up on interrogating the necessity of these technologies in our lives, especially when they impact the well-being of our children.