Dec
16
Use parental controls like training wheels to keep young players safe KEY POINTS Gaming can be a healthy pastime, fostering resilience, social skills, and cognitive development. Many consoles and gaming ecosystems offer parents multiple levels of control. Parental controls should be used as training wheels, providing structure until players mature....
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Nov
02
Make sure your kids have the skills and strategies to deal with violent and distressing content in the media. Key points Social media is flooded with violence and carnage from the Hamas-Israel war. TikTok is kids’ go-to for information on current events, putting them at risk for misinformation and distress....
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Nov
02
Media management strategies to help you maintain well-being amid a flood of violence on social media Key points Social media is flooded with violence and carnage from the Hamas-Israel war. TikTok is a go-to source for world events putting users at risk for emotional distress and misinformation. Violent images trigger...
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Oct
28
Ghosting has ripple effects for both the sides that can undermine self-esteem and reinforce unhealthy relationship behaviors. Key Takeaways Ghosting's rise coincides with the popularity of online dating and mobile apps. Dating apps depersonalize users by increasing psychological distance and reducing empathy. Ghosting leaves people feeling abandoned, questioning their desirability,...
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Sep
24
Here are 7 ways to be an Upstander and combat bullying on and offline Takeaways: Understanding the different kinds of bullying is the first step to recognizing and combating it. Empathy is an important skill to understand the experience of someone who has been bullied. Good communication and listening skills...
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Dr. Pamela Rutledge is available to reporters for comments on the psychological and social impact of media and technology on individuals, society, organizations and brands.