Teens and Technology: The Impact of Social Media on Relationships, Friendships and Families
Social media is everywhere and has transformed how young people communicate. How does the use of digital technology affect young people’s friendships and ability to form and maintain relationships? Amanda Lenhart ’96 shared research on teens, technology and families from her 16 years as a Lead Researcher at the Pew Research Center, and more recently at Data & Society Research Institute. Learn effective practices for your own family and teenagers from parent coach and former teacher Amy...
From: AmherstCollege
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Children's Theater Charlotte "Get to know our Education Programs" and Coffee Hour Event
A social Media event hosted by Children's Theater Charlotte where ZensibleMama.com was invited along with other select bloggers and writers in Charlotte.
From: Maricris G
Related topics : social media and children's education
More sexual predators using social media to lure children, FBI says
Give a child or teenager some free time and chances are they are going to spend a lot of it in front of a screen.
From: CBS North Carolina
Related topics : why use social media
Texting + Social Media Safety for Kids & Teens - First With Kids, Vermont Children's Hospital
Dr. Lewis First discusses how parents can ensure their children and teens stay safe when they send text messages and use social media on their computers and cell phones.
Dr. First is a pediatrician at Vermont Children's Hospital at Fletcher Allen in Burlington, Vermont.
http://www.vermontchildrenshospital.org
From: The University of Vermont Medical Center
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Parents get invasive to protect kids online
Parents are looking for ways to monitor their children's social media activities after students at two area high schools received death threats from a fellow student. KXLY4's Allie Norton reports.
From: KXLY
Related topics : monitoring social media activity
Webinar: Using Social Media to Amplify Outreach and Enrollment Efforts. Part Two (5/8/13)
Learn how social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc.) can be integrated into Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program enrollment activities organizations are implementing. Hands-on practical advice for engaging and growing social networks is offered and organizations effectively using social media tactics in their enrollment efforts share lessons learned.
Additional information available at: http://www.insurekidsnow.gov/professionals/outreach/strategies/.
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From: CMSHHSgov
Related topics : organizations that use social media effectively / organizations using social media / social media integration