What is digital resilience? And why is it so important for kids to learn this skill today? When we talk about building resilience in kids, every parent knows it’s about helping them develop the knowledge, confidence and strength to resist adversity, manage uncertainty and recover from upsetting or traumatic events. But when I talk about digital resilience,… Leggi di più

What parents need to know about the Among Us video game to keep their kids and teens safe on the latest app to go from nowhere to everywhere. RatingsApple: 9+Android: PEGI 7 (very mild forms of violence)Common Sense: 10+Qustodio: 10+ with parent present, 13+ in privacy mode Like many relatively unheard of apps, the Among Us game… Leggi di più

How receiving likes, or not, affects kids’ self esteem, mood and mental health The power of "Likes" on the brain is tremendous. The brain’s response is similar to that obtained when making money. Every time we receive an acknowledgement through a like, our brain generates dopamine, a neurotransmitter that activates the sensation of reward, which is why… Leggi di più

Science-based tips on how to kick bad screen time habits and help you and your family take back control of tech Today, just about everyone feels like they should spend less time glued to their devices. Even children will admit they’re on their phone too much. But the screen-habits many of us have are more like addictions… Leggi di più

What Parents need to know about the negative effects of porn and how to protect young kids against accidental exposure to sexual content As access to the internet has skyrocketed for children and teens, so have concerns about access to potentially dangerous and developmentally detrimental content. Online pornography exposure certainly is near the top of the list… Leggi di più

Il 2020 è stato forse l'anno in cui siamo stati più grati alla tecnologia. È diventata davvero un'ancora di salvezza e ci ha messo in contatto con familiari e amici, vicini e lontani, permettendoci di condividere preoccupazioni e pensieri, ma anche momenti di felicità e speranza. Per gran parte dell’anno, le scuole sono state chiuse e siamo… Leggi di più

Possiamo dire con certezza che quello che sta per passare è stato un anno come nessun altro. Ma le vacanze sono un momento magico per i bambini. Troviamo il modo di mettere da parte il caos del 2020 e creare nuove tradizioni per mantenere vivo lo spirito festivo. Se c’è una cosa che abbiamo imparato da quest'anno,… Leggi di più

Internet addiction disorder, video game addiction, at-risk/problematic internet use, pathological technology use. Whatever you call it, here’s how to know if your child is really a digital addict and what to do about it. Technology is a part of almost every aspect of a child’s life in today’s digital world and it provides many important benefits. Just… Leggi di più

A Qustodio study looking into how the personal, digital and educational lives of children have changed during the pandemic, and what it means for their future. Centennials, the before and after of a generation marked by CovidToday, we released insights from our study: Centennials, the before and after of a generation marked by Covid based on a… Leggi di più

What parents need to know about Houseparty to keep their kids and teens safe on one of the latest, must-have video chat apps.  RatingsApple: 12+Android: Parental GuidanceCommon Sense: 14+Qustodio: 13+ when privacy mode is on and location is off Houseparty, the video-chatting app founded in 2016, and acquired by Epic (the company behind Fortnite) in 2019, went… Leggi di più