The Sneaky Hook: How App Design Fuels Kids’ Screen Time Addiction
By Shadia Sbait- MA in Information Security & Management In today’s digital world, technology offers incredible opportunities for learning and connection. However, the pervasive use of smartphones and tablets by…
Emotional Management: Stress and Mental Health in the Digital Age (Management of Feelings, Emotional IQ, Self-Awareness, and Self-Improvement)
By Shadia Sbait- MA in Information Security & Management The digital age presents unprecedented challenges to young people’s emotional well-being, impacting their mental health and overall development. Cyberbullying, online harassment,…
The step- by step procedure to follow in order to protect and safely guide children (Internet Addiction)
By Theodora Avraam- CSICY – International Research & Development Center Internet addiction among children is a growing concern in today’s digital age. Professionals working with children, including psychologists, counsellors, and social…
Effective communication of teachers with parents/ guardians to establish teacher/parent joint actions
By Theodora Avraam- CSICY – International Research & Development Center Effective communication between teachers and parents/guardians is crucial for fostering a safe and supportive environment for children, particularly in navigating online…
Provision of practical tips on how to communicate boundaries effectively to children
By Theodora Avraam- CSICY – International Research & Development Center Setting and communicating boundaries is a cornerstone of creating a safe digital environment for children. Educators, as key figures in children’s…
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and the Vlogger Phenomenon: Understanding the Risks for Kids
By Shadia Sbait- Gordon Academic College of Education The rise of social media influencers, especially vloggers, has created a new landscape for children and teens, one filled with both opportunity…
Relationship between family, school or peer relationships problems and Internet Addiction
By Shadia Sbait- Gordon Academic College of Education Teens today are spending increasingly more time online, and for many, this creates a potential for problematic internet use or addiction. While…
Summer holidays: Tackling kids’ boredom… without screens
Allow children to get bored this summer! Schools have just closed and children now have plenty of time free from obligations and schoolwork. Children, like adults, need to relax and…
Dealing with Internet Addiction
There is no doubt that the use of new technologies is an integral part of most children’s daily lives. Children know that the Internet is an excellent means of education,…
Educate your children how to navigate online safely
Internet is an inexhaustible source of information for adults, children and teenagers. Children often use it to communicate with peers, look for information for schoolwork, play games, watch movies, listen…
Internet addiction
It is generally accepted that the use of new technologies has simplified and diversified our daily lives on multiple levels. However, technology has not only entered the lives of adults…
Safe summer: Social media & cyberbullying
Social media The use of the internet and social media has increased rapidly in recent years, particularly during adolescence. According to research data, 93-97% of adolescents aged 13-17 years use…