By Hugh C. McBrideVideo games have been compared to “kiddie crack;” online messaging has been blamed for increasing the reach of childhood bullies; and youth internet addiction has been identified …
Risk of Internet Addiction Higher in Teens with ADHD and Depression
By Leslie DavisBetween school, work, home, and cell phones, it is hard to escape the internet. As society becomes more reliant on the web, the risk of internet addiction increases. For one segment …
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How to Protect Your Teens From Cyberbullies
By Leslie DavisIn this digital age, bullying is no longer relegated to the schoolyard. Bullies can now attack in the place kids should feel the safest -- their homes.Instead of physically …
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Confronting the Dreaded Cyberbully
By Meghan VivoA reader named Sean has been receiving anonymous threatening emails for weeks. He doesn’t know why or where they are coming from, but the sender has been relentless in their …
The Internet May Be Causing More Harm to Your Children Than You Think
By Leslie DavisIn the distant past teens largely went online to research an assignment or play a game. These days, your teens are practically attached to their computers, updating social media …
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Taking Risks in Video Games Tied with Real-Life Risks
Teenagers take a lot of risks. In some ways, they are hard-wired for adventure-seeking, but could some of the risk-taking be a result of too much time playing video games or watching …
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