by Sue Scheff | Jun 17, 2022 | Internet Addiction
“My teen is addicted to the internet!” How many parents struggle with their teen’s addiction to their cell-phone (internet) and specifically social media platforms? This is a growing concern not only in families, but with educators and...
by Sue Scheff | May 13, 2022 | Internet Addiction
How much is too much screen time for teens? Common Sense Media reported that screen use for adolescents jumped 17 percent since 2019, a steeper increase than in the prior four years prior the pandemic. Screen time use rose by nearly 50 minutes per day for those ages...
by Sue Scheff | May 12, 2021 | Internet Addiction
How does social media impact your teen’s mental health? Is your teen addicted to social media? Social media was created to make people socialize virtually, and that has been possible to some extent. There are multiple other benefits of social media as...
by Sue Scheff | Apr 23, 2021 | Internet Addiction
Does removing your teen’s cell-phone work as punishment? Can I take my teen’s smartphone away? These are struggles parents ask themselves daily! Just remember, a cell-phone is a privilege — not a right. Most families have implemented...