Mentoring Kids in a Connected World
You don t actually want a friend that says yes to everything. Tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini are becoming part more and more ubiquitous. Kids are not … The post ChatGPT is not your child’s friend. first appeared on Devorah Heitner .
As schools navigate the realities of shifting cell phone restrictions, the explosion of AI in student work, and the ongoing impact of social media on student mental health, finding an approach that balances practical policy with healthy community communication is more critical than ever. The post AI and Tech Policy Consulting for Schools first appeared on Devorah Heitner .
Educators and parents need to be proactive and curious about kids experiences with these powerful tools I’ve been on the road (and on Zoom) talking with parents … The post Chat GPT and your kid? Kids are already thinking critically about AI first appeared on Devorah Heitner .
School phone bans are all the rage right now with more than 20 states and several countries adding new policies. I don’t hold out a lot of hope that … The post Are Phone Bans Working? first appeared on Devorah Heitner .
Rethinking social media age bans Australia’s Senate recently voted for a ban on social media for youth under age 16. Social media companies have one year to … The post Why 16 is not a Magic Age for Social Media first appeared on Devorah Heitner .
These days, kids can join digital communities in anything from Roblox and Minecraft to classroom apps in elementary school. Some kids are in group texts by fifth … The post Should I Spy on My Kid’s Phone? Mentoring vs Monitoring Kids on Social Media first appeared on Devorah Heitner .
Parents are wondering if they should take TikTok or YouTube off their kids’ devices to prevent them from seeing atrocities The post Talking with kids about violent footage first appeared on Devorah Heitner .
Are you stressing about teens and social media? As we raise kids with social media, figuring out what to share and what to keep private is a … The post Why do kids share so much about themselves online and on social media? Don’t they care about privacy? first appeared on Devorah Heitner .
I just spent the last five years interviewing tweens and teens for my new book, Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World. Every … The post How to make your social media experience healthier. first appeared on Devorah Heitner .
What does teen dating look like in the digital age? Kids are still falling in love, getting crushes, getting mad, getting even, etc. Some kids are meeting online, but lots are meeting the old-fashioned way, at school, through friends, etc. If your kid is dating in middle school, there is a good chance that by dating they mean texting. The post How Technology is Changing Dating and Romance for…