May 17, 2013
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.
Research + News | Topic: Relationships
May 17, 2013
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.
Apr 24, 2013
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.
Apr 23, 2013
Parents: A Word About Instagram
A blog post by Sarah Brooks to the parents of middle-schoolers on Instagram. Read the blog post here.
Apr 11, 2013
CPYU’s Digital Kids Initiative: New Trend Alert: Bang With Friends Facebook App
Walt Mueller has written a new trend alert about the new Facebook App “Bang With Friends.” Download the trend alert as a free handout here.
Apr 2, 2013
Obsessed with the Now
An interview of Douglas Rushkoff and the threat of “Present Shock.” Read the full article and listen to the interview here.
Mar 27, 2013
Social Media Anxiety
For some teens, social media sites like Facebook and Twitter can be a source of anxiety. Read the full article here.
Mar 27, 2013
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.
Mar 21, 2013
Sexting Habits of Teens
Sending digital, sexually explicit material – otherwise known as sexting – is on the rise. Read the full article here.
Mar 5, 2013
More than a Quarter of Teens in Relationships Report “Digital Abuse”
Teens in relationships may be susceptible to being digitally abused by their boyfriends or girlfriends. Read the full article here.