Hidden Social Media Accounts: The Finsta and What it Means For Teens and Parents
It may seem like there couldn’t be more for a parent to be concerned about regarding their child’s social media use. However, the trendy phenomenon of the finsta (short for fake Instagram) should be on parents’ radars. Many teens feel pressured to keep up a certain image with what they post on their main Instagram […]
Allowing Teens to Use the Snap Map Feature of Snapchat
Teens share a lot with one another using social media, particularly with Snapchat. Snapchat is a messaging app where users can share pictures, videos, and texts with one another. Nearly 70% of teens use the app. Snapchat offers a lot of features to its users, but one that parents may not understand is the Snap […]
FOMO or The Fear of Missing Out
Parents need to know what negative aspects of social media use their teens may be dealing with. Teens that use social media will have to navigate complicated issues and feelings brought on by what they see online. One such experience that parents need to be aware of is “FOMO” or the “fear of missing out.” […]