Research + News | Topic: Parenting

For Better and For Worse, 1 in 3 Teens are Facebook Friends with Their Mothers

1 in 3 mothers are now connected with their teens over Facebook. Read the full article here.

If The Internet Gets Less Scary for Teens, Will It Also Be Less Cool?

Friending your mom on Facebook is so not cool. Friending Lady Gag’s mom? Maybe. Read the full article here.

Using Smartphones To Track Your Teens

Would you use your kids’ phone to track them? How well do these apps work? Read the full article here.

Ignore Your Dull Family, Says New Facebook Home Ad

A new Facebook ad promotes using cell phones at the dinner table and ignoring your family. Read the article and view the ad here.

Facebook and State Attorneys General Team Up to Educate Teens and Parents about Privacy

Facebook and the National Association of Attorneys General are focusing on efforts to educate teens and parents about online privacy. Read the full article here.

A Parent’s Guide to Cyberbullying

A free downloadable guide about cyberbullying from Covenant Eyes. Access the guide here.

My Kids Wants to Be “Liked” on Facebook

Common Sense Media looks at navigating self-worth and social media with young kids. Read the article here.

Younger Dads Can’t Say No To Entertaining Their Kids

Millennial parents are willing to spend more than their older counterparts to entertain their families. Read the full article here.

Texting While Parenting: Can It Wait?

Common Sense Media suggests that smartphone rules are for parents, too. Read the full article here.

Teens Rule the Web

An infographic taking a look at teenagers and the Internet. View the infographic here.