By now we’ve heard plenty about how social media affects kids' mental health. But there's one group navigating a particularly high-stakes version of this challenge that rarely gets its own conversation: the student athlete. Let’s look at the unique pressures they face and how parents can best support their kids.

Relying on willpower and app blocking alone to keep ourselves or our kids off of devices is bound to fail. Instead, let’s look at some simple strategies that actually work to help kick the mindless scrolling habit and help us walk away from the pull of the screen.

Playdates in the digital age can feel like a bit of a minefield for parents. But it doesn’t have to be stressful if you lead with your values and make some space for where other parents are at. Let’s take a look at what different scenarios might look like.

This week many schools across the country will celebrate Digital Citizenship Week, this week is particularly meaningful to me not just an a Digital Media Educator, but as a mom.  A year ago, with the support of a group of volunteer parents I spearheaded an effort to bring Digital Citizenship to my children’s elementary school. You can do the same, and here are some simple steps to get you started…