I was doing some research for my upcoming book Social Media Wellness when I came across this 2002 article entitled “A Stranger in Your House” in the Palo Alto Weekly, a local paper near my office. The article discusses how …
Read MoreIt’s Not Just About Strangers Anymore: Media, Kids and Safety
My third book, Social Media Wellness: Helping Tweens and Teens Thrive in an Unbalanced Digital World, is slated to be released in August 2017 (Pre-order Here!). SO EXCITED. I am really proud of how this book turned out – and …
Read MoreSocial Media Wellness: An Authentic Hangout with High School Students
I recently visited a wonderful independent high school in North Carolina, and was lucky to get the chance to speak with a number of incredible faculty members, parents and students. At one point during my visit, the high school principal …
Read MoreAcademic Advising: Thinking About Next Year’s Classes
I definitely do not like evoking fear in parents, but a few recent instances have created a stir in my hope for increased awareness around pre-teen and teen social media use. A few weeks ago, New Yorker culture editor Michael …
Read MoreIt’s 11 PM, Do you know what your kids are doing online?
This week, I gave a fun new presentation entitled “Managing the Madness: Understanding the New World of Social Media” at a school where I am consulting for the 2013-14 school year (for more information on school consulting, see here). …
Read MoreManaging the Madness: Understanding the New World of Social Media
I get a bit of email now and again asking for clarification on a topic in one of my books, or for advice on a certain issue. As much as I would love to, I am generally not able to …
Read MoreFrom the Inbox: Distracted Boys, Homework Blocks, and Study Hall
As spring turns to summer, high school prom season is in full swing and there are inevitably more parents hosting slumber parties and sending their own kids to sleepovers. Last week, I was at a book event for The Myth …
When I speak at schools, I begin by asking the students how many of them would like five to seven extra hours of free time every week. The response generally depends on the age group of the audience. Middle-schoolers’ eyes …
Read MoreHow to Encourage Teens' Focus in a Tech-Heavy World
