Lesson: Teaching Social Media Literacy
The Illusions Among Us The social media penetration rate in North America is at 70%. Worldwide, the average rate is 42% (Social Media: Worldwide penetration rate 2018, n.d.). Just like in other media, the images portrayed on social media are often unattainable because...
Four Ways to Instill a Healthy Body Image in Your Children
By Emily Krause In today’s media-saturated world, it can be difficult to sustain a healthy body image. with images of “physical perfection”, which can take a toll on self-confidence and self-worth. This negative effect is greatest among our youth. In the world...
Safe and Savvy: The Best Internet and Phone Filters of 2018
By Courtney Cagle The internet is a wonderful and useful tool, but it can also be dangerous. As parents, it’s important to teach your children about the wonders available on the internet AND the dangers. Filters help to protect our kids in a world where the...
Creating a Media Guideline for Your Family
A media guideline is a great tool for protecting your family from online dangers and excessive usage of devices. By Caron C. Andrews Cell phones, televisions, iPods, tablets, laptops, PCs—they’ve become a way of life and a way of communicating and relating to each...
