What do teens really think about screen time?

Submitted by Rebecca Stanisic on 29 Jul 2022.

Rebecca StanisicScreen time is a common topic for parents to try and manage today. Are we allowing too much? How do we make it safe? We will ask our friends and fellow parents for their thoughts or advice or learn tips from resources (like MediaSmarts!) to help us navigate this new aspect of parenting.

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Digital Health, Internet & Mobile, Movies, Parents, Social Networking, Television

My Voice is Louder Than Hate

Submitted by MediaSmarts on 18 May 2022.

My Voice is Louder Than Hate, MediaSmarts’ latest resource, uses digital storytelling and meme making tools to encourage youth to push back when they encounter hate online.

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Internet & Mobile, Online Hate, Resources

Will social media affect teens’ job prospects?

Submitted by Rebecca Stanisic on 10 May 2022.

I have teens, but up until recently they didn’t have social media accounts (although, I suppose Discord may count as one). 

They hadn’t had much interest in the past, other than a few requests for Snapchat and Instagram that came and went almost as quickly as they were mentioned. But recently, my eldest asked again about Instagram and through conversations together it seemed like the logical time to get one.  

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Internet & Mobile, Parents, Privacy, Social Networking

Social Smarts: Nothing Personal!

A new smartphone is a big responsibility for kids, who have a lot to learn about using them safely, especially when it comes to protecting their privacy.

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has created a graphic novel, Social Smarts: Nothing Personal! to help young Canadians to better understand and navigate privacy issues in the online world.

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