April 20, 2023
Digital Vigilance and Our Kids
We’ve reached a point in time where most of our kids have grown up with digital media as a way of life. Social media, instant viral news, e-learning, digital surveillance – it’s all here to stay. And it’s not all bad. But there are some legitimate concerns about how it’s impacting the mental health and […]
March 3, 2022
Body Image and Young People featuring Dr. Holly Peek, MD, MPH – Shrinking It Down
Turning on TV, opening a magazine, or going on our phones these days, kids are overwhelmed with images showing us what we should look like. Even on “reality” TV, none of the people look like your average person. With all of these images circulating in our everyday lives, it is easy for any of us […]
August 11, 2014
The Impact Of Reality TV On Our Teens: What Can Parents Do?
Research has shown that reality TV has an impact on the values of young girls and how they view real-life situations. That being the case, it’s important to take a look at some of the standards portrayed on reality TV. Kim Kardashian was preparing to have her baby. Instead of making sure she had her hospital […]