Tag Archive for technology

Dinovember: Creative Parents Bring Their...

on November 19, 2013 by

Because in the age of iPads and Netflix, we don’t want our kids to lose their sense of wonder and imagination

Study Shows No Harmful Impact From...

on November 19, 2013 by

Watching TV for 3 h or more at 5 years predicted a 0.13 point increase (95% CI 0.03 to 0.24) in conduct…

TECHNOLOGY AND KIDS

on November 16, 2013 by

A Study in Contrast

From iPotty to iMom

on November 14, 2013 by

Jimmy Kimmel introduces apple’s newest product

Techie Teens: Does ‘New and...

on October 14, 2013 by

“I feel like they’re being raised in a world where it’s common—no, expected—to continually ‘trade up.’”

Today’s Cultural Theologians

on October 9, 2013 by

Jeff Bachman: Breakout session at the National Youth Workers Convention

Teens Get An ‘Eraser Button’...

on September 24, 2013 by

Bill Provides Reset Button For Youngsters Online Posts

Gamer Die-Hards Posed As Cops To Get ...

on September 19, 2013 by

they claimed to be officers to cut in front of a line of hundreds of other people and buy a copy of…

Americans’ Phones Grow As Internet...

on September 17, 2013 by

Those with lower incomes were far more likely to use their phone as their primary Internet device

what it means to raise children in a...

on September 17, 2013 by

By: Dr. Kara Powell, If parents are addicted to technology..that’s the posture children will mimic

Family Shuns Technology Made After 1986

on September 15, 2013 by

…to reclaim some of his family life from technology

Antisocial Teens

on September 11, 2013 by

Teens Who Engage in Bad Behavior Also Engage in Antisocial Texting

teen interest in STEM fields is...

on September 11, 2013 by

(STEM) fields: science, technology, engineering and mathematics is expected to increase significantly over the next five years

How Teens Are Using Entertainment

on September 6, 2013 by

Nielsen

The Digital Divide

on September 5, 2013 by

Exploring the Online Disconnect between Parents and Kids

The Modern Addictions Of Our Generation.

on August 27, 2013 by

if you don’t play or watch you are OUT…you disconnect from your friends for a long while

The Importance of Influence on Social...

on August 27, 2013 by

These stats make it clear that social media is influential, it’s powerful, and here to stay.

Laptops actually hindering kids in...

on August 16, 2013 by

‘It can change your grade from a B+ to a B-.’

40 % of children ages 2 to 4 use mobile...

on August 6, 2013 by

The study also confirmed that very young children can effectively interact with and learn from touchscreen apps

GPS Kids

on July 1, 2013 by

Parents using GPS tags to monitor their child’s whereabouts

Millennial Drinking Games

on June 20, 2013 by

Intoxicated watch with a built-in breathalyzer

Smartphone Ownership Still Rising

on June 20, 2013 by

Smartphone users spend over 9 hours a month on social networking platforms

Parents` physical activity unlikely to...

on June 17, 2013 by

Screen time: 40% of girls spent more than 2 hours per day in front of a screen compared to 65% of boys

Google Aims to Abolish Child Porn Pics

on June 17, 2013 by

“We are creating an industry-wide global database of ‘hashed’ images…. to help all technology companies find these images..They will then be blocked…

The Rise Of Paranoia Apps

on June 11, 2013 by

Here’s a look at some of the paranoia apps and tools available now

U.S. Parents Not Worried About Kids&...

on June 6, 2013 by

A generational shift in parental attitudes about technology’s role in young children’s lives

Flashback: SmartPhone Safety Nets ...

on May 31, 2013 by

Sadly, less than half of parents are having conversations with their kids about their phones or their social media use

How Do I Stop My Kids From Multitasking?

on May 25, 2013 by

My kids insist that they need their devices while they’re doing their homework

Xbox One Raises the Burden of Privacy...

on May 24, 2013 by

5 Questions for Microsoft

Teen Dies Trying To Hold Onto iPad...

on May 20, 2013 by

The teen wouldn’t let go of his iPad and was run over

Social Media Robs Teens Of Innocence

on May 20, 2013 by

Emma Watson

Social Media Parent Resources

on May 17, 2013 by

Austin McCann

Parent’s Guide to Understanding Social...

on May 17, 2013 by

Book Review

Should I Just Smash My Kids Phone

on May 14, 2013 by

Doug fields & Jonathan Mckee Team Up To Help Parents Teach Their Kids Responsibility

How Teenagers Communicate [infographic]

on April 26, 2013 by

Email is still king

More + More Devices = More Multitasking

on April 14, 2013 by

77% of respondents said they use their computer or laptop while watching TV

“Scared Straight”

on March 24, 2013 by

How I Spy On My Kids Online

Digital Bible Reaches 100 Million...

on March 20, 2013 by

Faith Comes By Hearing

Pebble Rejoice!

on March 18, 2013 by

Pebble Will Release Proof-Of-Concept Watchface SDK In Early April

Tablets vs. TV: Which Screen Time Is...

on March 17, 2013 by

If kids are going to enjoy media, he (Harvey Karp) would prefer they do so interactively (with an iPad screen) as opposed…

Flashback: Teens Rule the Web

on March 16, 2013 by

70% of teens say they’ve hidden their online behavior from parents

Buzz: Samsung’s Galaxy S4

on March 12, 2013 by

Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S4

The Walking Dead

on February 27, 2013 by

Video Game Reviews

Teens Drive Pheed to #1 Social App

on February 22, 2013 by

A New Way For Teens To Express Themselves

Sandy Hook Shooter Tried To Emulate...

on February 21, 2013 by

Lanza was likely acting out the fantasies of a video game in killing 20 children and six adults at the school

Teens Rule The Web: Infographic

on February 19, 2013 by

Teens rule the web…but are they careful enough?

18-Year-Old’s Watch Could Beat...

on February 15, 2013 by

Tian started dreaming of skipping the rest of his education and starting a business instead

Gun Violence: Will violent video games...

on February 8, 2013 by

Is the gun control debate impacting game makers?

Facebook Partners With Suicide...

on January 29, 2013 by

Research Project will monitor “suicide warning signs” posted through social media

Snapchat

on January 24, 2013 by

Good for teenagers?

13-year-old’s iPhone comes with 18...

on January 2, 2013 by

Mom does not want Son to abuse or become addicted to technology

Game over for Grand Theft Auto?

on January 2, 2013 by

Sony PlayStation 2: 153.6 million units sold over 12 years

Student Ministry Apps

on December 30, 2012 by

Flashback: My Favorite iPhone Apps for Student Ministry

Wearable Electronics It’s a Game...

on December 5, 2012 by

Macy’s to Sell P-Diddy Sweater With Embedded Video Screen

What To Do When Your Kid Wants Facebook

on December 4, 2012 by

Middle schoolers and social media

Tweens in U.S. Use Mobile Devices For...

on November 30, 2012 by

49% of Hispanic students using smartphones at a higher rate than African-Americans or whites

Notifications are of the Devil

on November 28, 2012 by

Beyond Infinity

“Help Me” My 13-Year-Old is...

on November 28, 2012 by

Putting a 13-Year-Old Child Safely on Facebook

Americans Multi-Tasking Watching TV

on November 27, 2012 by

Nielsen Report

Parents are concerned their child’...

on November 27, 2012 by

Majority of the concerned Parents are from the middle class

Inappropriate Boyfriend Maker app Aimed...

on November 26, 2012 by

Makes references to sex acts with children

Should schools stop teaching cursive...

on November 26, 2012 by

World of Technology Killing Handwriting

Black Friday Online Sales $1 Billion for...

on November 26, 2012 by

Brick and mortar Store purchases are estimated at $11.2 billion

Flashback: Teen Sexting

on November 24, 2012 by

Teen Sexting Linked to Real-World Risky Sexual Behavior

Promoting Sexting Among Teens

on November 24, 2012 by

Snapchat app which destroys photos after a few secondsk

Teens Google It

on November 23, 2012 by

94% of Teen Students use Google first for research

Parents Are Willing To Give Digital...

on November 21, 2012 by

40% of parents plan to purchase a new e-reading device for their children again

Parents, Kids and Technology

on November 12, 2012 by

Tips for Parenting in this new millennium

Teens Google It: Pew Research

on November 7, 2012 by

94% of Teen use Google as the primary way of research

Internet and Social Media Safety for...

on November 5, 2012 by

How to Protect Your Pre-Teens & Teens from Social Media & Technology Dangers

The Rise of Youth Narcissism and the...

on November 5, 2012 by

Social Networking and Narcissism

UK: Cyberbullying Worse

on November 5, 2012 by

Cyberbullying at work worse than at school, study shows

Social Media Sickness

on November 2, 2012 by

10 types of social media addicts: infographic

Smartphone Sex?

on November 2, 2012 by

Teens who use smartphones may engage in more sex

Review: Apple iPad mini

on October 31, 2012 by

still the gold standard

Understanding The Teen Zombie

on October 29, 2012 by

The Teen’s Body Clock

Haunted Coliseum Electronic Dance Event...

on October 29, 2012 by

100 intoxicated teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18

Facebook Inspires Young Amerciam Voters...

on October 27, 2012 by

How social media inspires voters

Teens’ technology use promotes sense...

on October 26, 2012 by

Study: shows that digital media helps teens reach developmental milestones

Teens and Social Technology

on October 26, 2012 by

Searching for Intimacy – Part 1

Teens and Social Technology

on October 26, 2012 by

Searching for Intimacy – Part 2

Teens and Social Technology

on October 26, 2012 by

Searching for Intimacy – Part 3

Flashback: 1 in 4 Teens Has Never Met of...

on October 25, 2012 by

Teens spend 17 hours a week on internet

iPad mini

on October 24, 2012 by

Hands-on with the iPad mini: first impressions

Flashback: My Favorite iPhone Apps for...

on October 24, 2012 by

Download The Youth Culture Report App

News Apps Rank High In Retention

on October 24, 2012 by

News Apps Rank High In Retention (so did you down load our app?)

10 Facebook Ideas For Your Church

on October 24, 2012 by

Inward Youth Group Outreach

Students Texting During Youth Group

on October 24, 2012 by

Yes I want more texting during my lesson!

Social Media from The Pews

on October 24, 2012 by

Church Encourages Social Media Use During Services

Facebook, Twitter more addictive than...

on October 19, 2012 by

Students desire for looking up Social media stronger than Sex

Teen Workers Used in Foxconn China Plant

on October 18, 2012 by

56 underage interns would be brought back to their schools

Top 10 Student Ministry Organizations...

on October 17, 2012 by

Are you following The Youth Culture Report On Twitter?

Twitter As The Second Screen

on October 17, 2012 by

Twitter vs TV

Xbox Runaway Romance Pt2

on October 16, 2012 by

Four Teens Go Missing in Xbox Romance

Flashback: Xbox Runaway Romance

on October 16, 2012 by

13-Year-Old Runaway Steals Car, to Be with 12-Year-Old Internet Boyfriend

Low Income Students’ Test Scores Leap...

on October 16, 2012 by

Wireless Initiative helped students achieve higher test scores

Xbox Streaming

on October 16, 2012 by

Microsoft Unveils Xbox Music, Its New Streaming Music Service

Who Dominates Twitter?

on October 16, 2012 by

A look at who Dominates the Twitterverse

Cryptic Updates?

on October 9, 2012 by

5 things not to post on social media as a Christian leader

‘Internet Addiction’ to be...

on October 3, 2012 by

‘Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders’ will include Internet-use disorder as a condition