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# Devorah Heitner

Mentoring Kids in a Connected World

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- [ChatGPT is not your child's friend.](https://devorahheitner.com/chatgpt-is-not-your-childs-friend/) - You don't actually want a friend that says yes to everything. Tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini are becoming part more and more ubiquitous. Kids are not just using these apps to help with homework. They’re asking it for advice, entertainment, and even emotional support. According to the Common Sense Media, one in three kids
- [AI and Tech Policy Consulting for Schools](https://devorahheitner.com/ai-policy-consulting-for-schools/) - As schools navigate the realities of shifting cell phone restrictions, the explosion of AI in student work, and the ongoing impact of social media on student mental health, finding an approach that balances practical policy with healthy community communication is more critical than ever.
- [Chat GPT and your kid? Kids are already thinking critically about AI](https://devorahheitner.com/chat-gpt-and-your-kid-kids-are-already-thinking-critically-about-ai/) - Educators and parents need to be proactive and curious about kids' experiences with these powerful tools I’ve been on the road (and on Zoom) talking with parents and educators this fall, and one question keeps rising to the top: AI ethics and safety. Parents share worries—kids relying on AI for homework, or scary headlines about harmful
- [Are Phone Bans Working?](https://devorahheitner.com/are-phone-bans-working/) - School phone bans are all the rage right now with more than 20 states and several countries adding new policies. I don’t hold out a lot of hope that banning cell phones will magically fix everything – but I can understand the concerns behind the bans. I’m just wary of putting all of our eggs into a Yondr
- [Decision Day: Should You Post About Where Your Child Is Going to College?](https://devorahheitner.com/should-you-post-about-where-your-child-is-going-to-college-decisionday-dilemmas/) - Decision Day is already a highly emotional time for college-bound students – and their parents. Social media can make it even worse.
- [Why 16 is not a Magic Age for Social Media](https://devorahheitner.com/why-16-is-not-a-magic-age-for-social-media/) - Rethinking social media age bans Australia’s Senate recently voted for a ban on social media for youth under age 16. Social media companies have one year to find a way to stop Australian kids under 16 from opening new accounts on their apps or risk billions in fines. At the moment, there is no clear
- [Hold The Phone: 8 Signs Your Kid Isn’t Ready For a Phone](https://devorahheitner.com/child-isnt-ready-phone-parenting-decision/) - The decision to get your kid a phone is an important one. Don't make the decision lightly. Here are some clues that your child might not yet be ready for the responsibility a phone brings.
- [Why are my friends hanging out without me?](https://devorahheitner.com/why-are-my-friends-hanging-out-without-me/) - How to Deal with Feeling Left Out (Instagram Edition) I recently worked with a great group of kids who shared their strategies for handling feeling left out. I like to ask kids what they can do WHEN this happens. Not IF. Because it will happen to everyone, and I want to normalize that for kids
- [Should I Spy on My Kid’s Phone?  Mentoring vs Monitoring Kids on Social Media](https://devorahheitner.com/should-i-spy-on-my-kids-phone-mentoring-vs-monitoring-kids-on-social-media/) - These days, kids can join digital communities in anything from Roblox and Minecraft to classroom apps in elementary school. Some kids are in group texts by fifth or sixth grade and will need help to navigate them. Group texting is tricky can get explosive and messy. In my work helping parents and schools with kids
- [How to make your social media experience healthier.](https://devorahheitner.com/how-to-make-your-social-media-experience-healthier/) - I just spent the last five years interviewing tweens and teens for my new book, Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World. Every few months, it is smart to do a social media audit. This is a good idea for adults and teens. Check in. How are you feeling about the
- [Talking with kids about violent footage](https://devorahheitner.com/talking-with-kids-about-violent-footage/) - Parents are wondering if they should take TikTok or YouTube off their kids’ devices to prevent them from seeing atrocities
- [Why do kids share so much about themselves online and on social media? Don’t they care about privacy?](https://devorahheitner.com/why-do-kids-share-so-much-about-themselves-online-and-on-social-media-dont-they-care-about-privacy/) - Are you stressing about teens and social media? As we raise kids with social media, figuring out what to share and what to keep private is a nuanced task. When I was a teenager, the taboos against talking about getting mental health support like therapy were overwhelming. I saw a therapist, and no one ever
- [9 Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Communication in the Digital Age](https://devorahheitner.com/9-tips-for-successful-parent-teacher-communication-in-the-digital-age/) - The digital world has changed almost everything we do, and parent-teacher communication is no exception. You probably have more access to your child’s teacher than you ever did—and certainly, more than our parents did. More access and more communication can be a great thing, but it comes with some hazards too. New modes of communication
- [Everyone Else Has One! Making Decisions About New Apps and Devices](https://devorahheitner.com/everyone-else-has-one-making-decisions-about-new-apps-and-devices/) - Maybe your child came home from the first day of 6th grade saying that everyone else has a phone, or your fourth grader had a sleep-over and claims that all of the other kids have better gaming systems, or your seventh grader is the last one not posting on Tik Tok. Is the "everyone else"
- [How Technology is Changing Dating and Romance for Tweens and Teens](https://devorahheitner.com/dating-and-romance-for-tweens-and-teens/) - What does teen dating look like in the digital age? Kids are still falling in love, getting crushes, getting mad, getting even, etc. Some kids are meeting online, but lots are meeting the old-fashioned way, at school, through friends, etc. If your kid is dating in middle school, there is a good chance that by dating they mean texting.
- [Perplexed Parent: What to Do When Your Child Wants to Use a Social App You've Never Heard Of](https://devorahheitner.com/overwhelmed-by-apps-cant-keep-up-how-to-make-sense-of-it-all/) - Perplexed parent: "My child wants to use Instagram, Tik Tok, Live.ly, Snapchat, Fortnite, (insert latest, greatest app or game here). I've never heard of half of these, don't know what they do, and am not even sure what my yes or no means! Guidance, please?" Dr. Devo: Yep, totally get it. You feel like a
- [Empowering Your Kids to Stand Up for Themselves (and Others)](https://devorahheitner.com/empowering-kids-to-stand-up-for-themselves/) - Arming your kid with honest and straightforward responses when things get awkward in their digital world will help them feel confident and empowered to set appropriate boundaries and stand up for themselves - and others.
- [Favorite Podcasts for Kids (and some for parents, too](https://devorahheitner.com/great-family-podcasts/) - Going on a roadtrip? Looking for altenratives to screentime? Need a show you can share with your kids or teens? This is far from comprehensive, but here's my eclectic mix of great podcasts!
- [My Kid Wants To Be Famous on YouTube or TikTok](https://devorahheitner.com/my-kid-wants-to-be-famous-on-youtube-or-tiktok/) - It seems that online video stardom has replaced big-screen fame as a goal for young kids. And unlike making it big in Hollywood, becoming a YouTube star seems more accessible, because the platform is open to anyone. So it’s no surprise that many parents and teachers are telling me their kids and students are asking
- [Does Instagram Hurt Kids? What Parents Can Do](https://devorahheitner.com/instagram-and-kids/) - Does Instagram hurt kids? Is social media bad for kids? My answer... It depends. Based on my own research as well as other published research, we know that connecting online with friends via texting, games, or social apps can be positive for many kids.
- [Talking with Teens: Six Conversation Starters That Will Reveal More Than Reading Kids' Texts](https://devorahheitner.com/talking-with-teens/) - Should you be reading your teen’s texts? Most of the time, being in conversation with your kids will give you more insights: Mentoring over monitoring. If you do monitor, be sure you are doing it for the right reasons.
- [Worried that Screens Will Eat Your Summer Vacation?](https://devorahheitner.com/worried-that-screens-will-eat-your-summer-vacation/) - When we see our kids using screens more than we’d like, it’s easy to jump to conclusions or assume the worst. But these days, kids can use devices for almost everything, so what might look like mindless scrolling or binge-watching could actually be a Youtube video about pollinators, a group chat with their cousins planning
- [Exclusion in the Instagram Age: Why Are My Friends Hanging Out Without Me?](https://devorahheitner.com/exclusion-in-the-instagram-age/) - Exclusion is a terrible feeling – watching your friends have a great time on social media when you're not a part of it. Kids have great insight and come up with creative solutions – here are some of them!
- [Conflict Resolution for Digital Natives](https://devorahheitner.com/conflict-resolution-for-digital-natives/) - Kids deal with small conflicts every day - it’s part of growing up. But for today’s “always-on” digital natives, there are additional layers of complexity. Constant connectivity complicates their social sphere. Here’s how you can be a good mentor and teach conflict resolution to your own digital natives.
- [Teaching Conflict Resolution to Kids](https://devorahheitner.com/conflict-resolution/) - Kids deal with small conflicts every day - it’s part of growing up. But for today’s “always-on” digital natives, there are additional layers of complexity. Constant connectivity complicates their social sphere. Here’s how you can be a good mentor and teach conflict resolution to your own digital natives.
- [Too much Parental Control Won't Save Kids-The New Social Media Laws in Utah are Dangerous](https://devorahheitner.com/too-much-parental-control-wont-save-kids-the-new-social-media-laws-are-dangerous/) - This bill gives parents in an abusive home tremendous power over their children’s communication and contacts. It cuts kids off from the very medium where tweens and teens might reach out for help in that terrifying situation where parents might be abusing them.
- [Top Ten Concerns about Children and Technology](https://devorahheitner.com/top-10-concerns-about-children-and-technology/) - Here’s a list of common concerns about children and technology in the digital world, obtained from my field work with teachers and parents.
- [How to Talk to Other Parents About Their Child: New Rules for the Digital Age](https://devorahheitner.com/how-to-talk-to-other-parents/) - What happens when one of your kid's friends is doing something inappropriate with social media or the Internet? Having that "uncomfortable conversation" may not be fun, but looking out for each others' kids is good for all of us as parents.
- [Raising A Digital Kid? Empower them to Mindfully Add Contacts](https://devorahheitner.com/mindfullyaddcontacts/) - If you can empower your child build their contact list slowly and deliberately, this can help them to avoid overwhelm later on when they scroll through their contacts and don’t recognize half of them. Make sure your child knows it’s perfectly fine to simply ignore requests from people she doesn't know or don’t want to chat with.
- [Smartphone Skills: Teaching Kids How to Add Contacts Carefully](https://devorahheitner.com/add-contacts-mindfully/) - If you can empower your child build their contact list slowly and deliberately, this can help them to avoid overwhelm later on when they scroll through their contacts and don’t recognize half of them. Make sure your child knows it’s fine to ignore requests from people she doesn't know.
- [I'm a college student. Here's What the TikTok Hearings are Missing](https://devorahheitner.com/tiktok-hearing/) - Invited Guest Post by Media Intern, Emma FeuerNorthwestern University Class of 2025, Majoring in Journalism and Data Science As a college student, I was born with a front-row seat to the evolution of technology and social media platforms like TikTok. I am old enough to remember the pre-iPhone era of the world, but I am
- [Technology as a Distraction: Raising Kids in the Digital Age](https://devorahheitner.com/technology-as-a-distraction/) - Distraction is a real issue with kids and tech. Having a plan can help mitigate the shortcomings of tech and help your kids find balance. When I speak at schools in communities across the country, parents approach me with their concerns. In every community, technology as a distraction comes up as one of the most
- [What Kids Are Really Watching on YouTube (and How Parents Can Deal with It)](https://devorahheitner.com/youtube-parenting/) - YouTube poses some parenting challenges, to say the least. Dr. Devorah Heitner gives a set of YouTube parenting tips and strategies.
- [Parenting Tweens in the Digital Age: 6 Strategies for Today's World](https://devorahheitner.com/parenting-tweens/) - Parenting tweens gets a bad rap. In my work helping parents and schools with kids and social media, I hear a lot of complaining about kids between 9 and 13 “growing up too fast,” being “immature” or “distracted.” My digital citizenship workshops with kids this age have given me a window into their creativity
- [How to email your child's teacher](https://devorahheitner.com/parent-teacher-email/) - Need to contact the teacher? Teach kids thoughtful boundaries. If your child is old enough to email the teacher herself, then the child should also be aware and respectful of these boundaries and expectations.
- [Don't let your phone steal your sleep](https://devorahheitner.com/dont-let-your-phone-steal-your-sleep/) - Is your teen's phone stealing her sleep? What about you? How is your sleep hygiene? Doctors and sleep specialists say that our nighttime screen habits can be a culprit in disrupting sleep. The light our screens give off (esp. if we are close to them) may be suppressing melatonin (a hormone responsible for controlling your
- [Just go outside! No need for screentime, but cellphones are liberating, says Playborhood Guru!](https://devorahheitner.com/just-go-outside-no-need-for-screentime-but-cellphones-are-liberating-says-playborhood-guru/) - I just went to a great talk by Mike Lanza about his book Playborhood: Turn Your Neighborhood Into A Place For Play. He is more strongly opposed to screentime than I am, but I thought many of his points about facilitating kids' resilience, independence, leadership and fun by creating inviting playspace, building connections with neighbors and
- [I think my kid is playing too many video games. How much is too much?](https://devorahheitner.com/i-think-my-kid-is-playing-too-many-video-games-how-much-is-too-much/) - Every time I give a talk, people ask me what is "normal." I also get lots of notes like the one below and they are challenging to answer as I believe this is not a one-size-fits-all situation. Here is how I responded to one thoughtful dad who came to a recent talk. Dear Devorah, I
- [Cool new apps for preschoolers--how to define "quality"](https://devorahheitner.com/cool-new-apps-for-preschoolers-how-to-define-quality/) - I just attended a super inspiring talk at Erikson's Technology in Early Childhood (TEC) Center. They hosted two designers from PeaPod Labs, a company that creates apps for young children, to give a short demonstration of their work, talk about their design process, and discuss ways we can collaborate to improve the experiences young children
- [Snapchat? Fun times...What's it really for?](https://devorahheitner.com/snapchat-fun-times/) - So Nick Bilton of the NYTimes (and others...) have identified the new app, snapchat as being tempting for sexting. The marketing does seem to favor temptingly topless young women...Any thoughts on other possible uses for snapchat? The idea of a photograph that only exists in the moment has a haunting and fascinating quality...Snapchat art anyone?
- [Texting: How the Medium Shapes the Message](https://devorahheitner.com/texting-how-the-medium-shapes-the-message/) - Derek Baird posted an insightful article on his Barking Robot blog titled: Nancy Lublin: Social Media That Saves Lives In her TED talk, Nancy Lublin, CEO of Do Something describes in harrowing detail how kids responded to her advocacy texts with serious and heartbreaking calls for help. "I think it [texting]might be a lifeline." Reminds me
- [Building a media ecology in your home....one meal at a time](https://devorahheitner.com/building-a-media-ecology-in-your-home-one-meal-at-a-time/) - Last night I gave a talk about "building a media ecology in your home" to parents of 3-9-year-olds. I had a number of wonderful conversations with parents afterward--but one in particular really made me think. First of all, I am happy to say, this conversation happened with a dad. At many parent talks I've offered,
- [Digital dilemmas?](https://devorahheitner.com/hello-world-2/) - Should you let your toddler use your iphone? Should your ten year old have a facebook account? How can media help your kids be informed without becoming overwhelmed? What is a caregiver's role in all of this? On this site, I will be posting interesting articles and information by smart researchers, parents and journalists that
- [Why Facebook is After Your Kids](https://devorahheitner.com/why-facebook-is-after-your-kids/) - While this article is cautionary in its tone, it raises deeper questions that all of us who use social media should consider, especially if our kids are participating too! Considering that there are 7.5 million kids on Facebook underage (under 13) these questions are vital.
- [Generation Z! Kids today,"digital hoarders"  and into "Brand Me" according to research from The Intelligence Group](https://devorahheitner.com/generation-z-kids-todaydigital-hoarders-and-into-brand-me-according-to-research-from-the-intelligence-group/) - Allison Arling gave an engaging talk at Sandbox Summit at MIT. To summarize her talk: The Intelligence Group's research makes some bold claims regarding Generation Z. These kids, born since 1995, are focused on "brand me." They are parent influencers, making decisions about purchases with parents. Their integration of the digital and physical world is
- [Should Parents Monitor Their Kids Online?](https://devorahheitner.com/should-parents-monitor-their-kids-online/) - SHOULD PARENTS MONITOR THEIR KIDS ONLINE? A million-dollar question...this article in the NYTimes profiles a couple of families who monitor their kids, sometimes using software like net nanny Big Brother: No It's Parents If so, should they let their kids know they are doing it? Should they have their passwords? "Friend them?" Use "spy" software?
- [To Spy or Not to Spy: New Parenting Issues in the Digital World](https://devorahheitner.com/to-spy-or-not-to-spy/) - Many parents ask me—should I spy on my kids or is that an invasion of privacy? Apps like “My Mobile Watch Dog” and “TeenSafe” give parents the power to read all their kids' texts. But then what? I tell parents: Mentoring is more powerful than monitoring. I always start by examining their goals. What is
- [Should I Spy on My Kid Online (on TV!)](https://devorahheitner.com/spy-kid-online-tv/) - I had so much fun on Milwaukee's The Morning Blend (NBC Milwaukee). The wonderful host, Molly Fay has three kids, and she, along with her viewers, wanted to know how much parents should monitor their kids posts, texts and shared images. As I've mentioned before, I am a big believer in mentoring over monitoring. And
- [Raising Digital Natives at SXSWedu: Digital Citizenship, Empathy and Apps](https://devorahheitner.com/atsxswedu/) - I just returned from speaking at SXSWedu. I had an incredible time—what an experience. SXSWedu is unlike most education conferences because of the diversity of speakers and attendees. There were app developers, policy experts, publishers, school leaders, teachers, students, and activists all at the same conference in Austin, TX. Not quite as huge as the
- [How Teens and Tweens are Using Social Media: It May Surprise You](https://devorahheitner.com/how-teens-and-tweens-are-using-social-media-it-may-surprise-you/) - Social media comes in a variety of forms, but the goal is the largely the same for kids. It serves as a "third space" for teens and tweens—an additional place outside of home and school. It's a place where young people can “hang out,” even when they are not with their friends. Most grownups think of
- [Pokemon Go: The End of Civilization or a Family Opportunity?](https://devorahheitner.com/pokemon-go-the-end-of-civilization-or-a-family-opportunity/) - Is the Pokémon Go craze a good thing for your kids or not? Here’s how to co-create solutions with your digital native, rather than just feeling pressured to jump on the next trend.
- [Screentime Battles: When Kids Refuse to Unplug](https://devorahheitner.com/screentime-battles/) - Many parents who come to my events are excited about my becoming a tech-positive parent...up to a point. But they are also sick of battling with their kids. Some of them harbor an idealized version of the past, which can lead to a negative impression of technology. Here are some "next steps" to help.
- [Parents Believe Phones Are Making Kids Anxious: But Is That True?](https://devorahheitner.com/smartphones-making-kids-anxious/) - What if the smartphone isn't the problem? What if our kids' increased anxiety comes from another source entirely? Or what if we as parents are projecting our anxiety onto them instead? Much of the hype around kids, technology, and anxiety needs further investigation. Let's take a deeper look.
- [Super Nanny for Screens: NPR's LifeKit for Parents](https://devorahheitner.com/super-nanny-for-screens-nprs-lifekit-for-parents/) - Many families struggle with conflicts over "screentime." If you've ever wished a "Super Nanny for Screens" would come to your home, these podcast episodes could be the next best thing. I recent got invited to meet with a family who was struggling with their kids' intense devotion to their digital devices for an NPR podcast.
- [Going Remote? Helping Kids Thrive with Distance Learning](https://devorahheitner.com/going-remote-helping-kids-thrive-with-distance-learning/) - Tips for Surviving Remote School by Devorah Heitner (download) Going "back to school" or starting a new school remotely will be a huge adjustment. It turns out this is a marathon, not a sprint. My son just started middle school remotely with teachers he has never met in person. It is a loooong day of zoom.
- [Transitions are Hard: Moving is Hell Edition](https://devorahheitner.com/transitions-are-hard-moving-is-hell-edition/) - We moved this week. We're settling into a new house after five years in our beloved apartment. My 12-year-old is not too thrilled about uprooting from a neighborhood and town he really loves. And then on moving day, something really scary happened. We put our beloved cat in the kitchen and told the movers
- [On gift-giving techno gadgets.](https://devorahheitner.com/on-gift-giving-techno-gadgets/) - They want them, you want them. They are exciting and the old ones get dated so fast. What is a parent to do? Please check out my post on PBS Kids about tech gadgets, and feel free to ask questions in the comments section. I'll be responding for 14 days!
- [A Positive Approach to Talking about Digital Reputation: Why We Shouldn't Use College Admissions as a Threat](https://devorahheitner.com/a-positive-approach-to-talking-about-digital-reputation-why-we-shouldnt-use-college-admissions-as-a-threat/) - I've witnessed this far too many times: parents and educators trying to keep kids in line with threats about college admissions. For example, some parents might say: "don't use bad words in the group text, you might not get into college." Here are a few good reasons not to do this: 1) It isn't true: 99%
- [Social Media Shaming, for CNN Opinion](https://devorahheitner.com/social-media-shaming-and-reputation-my-article-for-cnn/) - While a very public outing and social media shaming of a few young people here and there might offer some satisfaction, it unfortunately lets too the rest of the community -- students, parents and educators -- off the hook. Finding the racists and exposing them becomes the focus, instead of how the grownups – the
- [Kids are Growing Up in Public and Parents are Worried](https://devorahheitner.com/kids-are-growing-up-in-public-and-parents-are-worried/) - Unless you were a child celebrity, your kid probably has far less privacy than you did. From first time your child plays a game on a public server, to their first email account, first phone, first social media account, to taking over managing their own medical and academic records at 18, growing up is now
- [Your Child’s First Cell Phone: How to Know When They Are Ready… and How to Know When YOU Are Ready](https://devorahheitner.com/first-cell-phone/) - Your kid's first smartphone is a big deal, and you don't want to rush into the decision. If you are feeling pressure from your child or other parents to buy him/her a phone, let me help you understand some of the challenges so you can make a thoughtful decision.
- [Is learning to use a smartphone like learning to ride a bike?](https://devorahheitner.com/is-learning-to-use-a-smartphone-like-learning-to-ride-a-bike/) - After a few recent warm days, we optimistically went out and bought our son a bigger bike. They guy at the store says he'll "grow into it." It is so big that I can ride it. After all, he's only about two inches shorter than his mom as a just-turned-twelve year old. He's still getting
- [Why should you plan before getting your kid a phone?](https://devorahheitner.com/why-should-you-plan-before-getting-your-kid-a-phone/) - Is your child ready for a phone? A phone is a BIG deal. You're giving them the whole world in their pocket. I was on Cheddar TV News talking with hosts Alicia Quarles and Shannon LaNier about helping kids prepare for this big transition.
- [How To Help Your Kid Make Friends (Especially If They Don't Have A Phone)](https://devorahheitner.com/how-to-help-your-kid-make-friends-especially-if-they-dont-have-a-phone/) - Trying to figure out how to help your kid make friends - especially if they don't have a phone? Read on for tips that are helpful without being too helicopter parent-y!
- [Feels Like Groundhog Day. Again.](https://devorahheitner.com/feels-like-groundhog-day-again/) - I don't know about you, but I am having a Groundhog Day kind of feeling. Our family watched the movie again over winter break. A winter break where we canceled almost as many plans as we made. We had hoped to go to Spain but then decided we didn't want to risk travel bans, so we planned
- [Worried About Pandemic Screentime? How to host a virtual parent talk at your school](https://devorahheitner.com/digital-citizenship-for-kids-event/) - Supporting and mentoring kids in the digital age is a community effort. Planning an event at your school is a great way to bring people together to spark meaningful conversations, learn from one another, and better understand the particular issues and concerns facing our kids, parents, and educators when it comes to technology.
- [Don’t protect kids by Fearmongering: Think twice before you panic about a scary "viral trend"](https://devorahheitner.com/dont-protect-kids-by-fearmongering-think-twice-before-you-panic-about-a-scary-viral-trend/) - Here is a a guest post from Jacq Fisch about helping her son Jacob through his fears of a what turned out to be a hyped up Internet hoax. We all want to protect kids, but we should be mindful that we may be scaring them more than we are helping if we
- [How Student Activists Are Using Their Skills to Chart a New Path](https://devorahheitner.com/student-activists/) - While many adults worry about kids misusing their digital devices, I am consistently impressed by the ways many young people are using social media to make positive changes in the world. The outspoken students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL are an inspiration – and give us renewed hope that change is possible.
- [Forget New Year’s Resolutions— Set intentional tech habits](https://devorahheitner.com/set-intentional-tech-habits/) - Are we being the best mentors to our kids and modeling tech-positive behavior? If you just make one change to your tech habits right now, what would it be? Instead of trying to change everything about your family's tech habits...
- [Homework Solutions in the Age of Distraction](https://devorahheitner.com/homework-solutions/) - Why does homework seem to take longer on the computer? And is your child actually doing schoolwork, or just playing games and group texting? We as parents need to help our kids manage the new homework landscape – and it helps to go in with a strategy.
- [Kids Don't Always Know When News Is Fake](https://devorahheitner.com/kids-dont-always-know-when-news-is-fake/) - A new study out of Stanford is showing that kids can't identify "fake news." This is of concern to parents and educators, so here are some things you can do to address the issue and help kids read more critically.
- [Digital Citizenship for Kids Starts with Mentorship](https://devorahheitner.com/digital-citizenship-for-kids/) - Like it or not, your kids’ world is a Digital World. But just because they can operate the devices doesn’t mean that they are prepared for success. Let’s remove some of the misconceptions about kids and technology, and make a commitment to mentorship around the issues of digital citizenship.
- [The Mentorship Manifesto](https://devorahheitner.com/mentorship-manifesto/) - The Mentorship Manifesto is a declaration of our responsibility to teaching digital citizenship to our kids. As parents, teachers, school leaders, or administrators, mentorship is the single most important commitment we can make to our kids.
- [Mayim Bialik and Her Decision NOT to Let Her Kids Have Smartphones](https://devorahheitner.com/mayim-bialik-on-smartphones-and-screenwise/) - Mayim Bialik is a TV star (The Big Bang Theory) and neuroscientist who also writes a popular blog on raising kids today's world. I was delighted and surprised when I found out that she read my new book, Screenwise – and wrote a review on Kveller.com!
- [Minecraft Resource Roundup for Parents](https://devorahheitner.com/minecraft-resource-roundup-for-parents/) - Kids love Minecraft. Sometimes parents don’t understand why. Here’s a little insight straight from some avid Minecrafters, with a short list of some great resources for parents who want to learn more about their kids’ obsession.
- [Tweens and Teens Dating in the Digital Age](https://devorahheitner.com/tweens-and-teens-dating-in-the-digital-age/) - Romance, Love, and Crushes in the Digital Age Pew Center for Internet and American Life is one of my favorite sources of useful data on how kids and families are using technology. In October 2015, they released a study showing that, (surprise!) kids are still falling in love, getting crushes, getting mad, getting even, etc.
- [Supporting Kids' Friendships in the Digital Age](https://devorahheitner.com/kidsfriendshipsdigitalage/) - I just had a chance to have a conversation with Annie Fox, M.Ed, the host of Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting. I've been a fan of Annie's parenting expertise and youth mentoring for many years, so I was honored to be invited to be a guest on her podcast. Highlights: What Makes a Good Friend?
- [EdTech & Digital Citizenship expert, Marti Weston reviews our Connecting Wisely Curriculum](https://devorahheitner.com/edtech-expert-reviews-our-connecting-wisely-curriculum/) - In the last few years, since founding Raising Digital Natives, I've been working with parents, teachers and students at schools around the country. I was asked to work with a large group of students a few years ago, and I called in a trusted colleague, Karen Jacobson, a school counselor with lots of great experience
- ["Kids Don't Understand Privacy Anymore"](https://devorahheitner.com/kids-dont-understand-privacy-anymore/) - A common refrain that I hear from parents that today's kids "have no regard for privacy!" Their evidence? A teenager's "rant" on Facebook. An inappropriate divulgence via Twitter. A photo that would be better deleted than shared. I still remember walking home from 7th grade when a friend said she hated her parents. I had
- [Thinking Beyond Screentime: Creativity over Consumption](https://devorahheitner.com/thinking-beyond-screentime/) - The new digital tools of the 21st century offer unprecedented opportunities to create. Our most innovative schools are transforming from sites where the "empty vessels" (our children) are filled with knowledge to spaces where kids co-create knowledge with the teacher serving as “Lead Learner.” Libraries are changing, too. They are becoming active learning and creation spaces—not
- [Empathy is the App: Raising Thoughtful Kids in the Digital Age.](https://devorahheitner.com/empathy-app-raising-thoughtful-kids-digital-age/) - Happy new year! My TEDx is up! 2014 was an incredible year at Raising Digital Natives! I'm delighted that I got to speak with many of you in the last year. Excited to share my recent TEDx talk with you. TEDx was created in the spirit of TED's mission, to share "ideas worth spreading."
- [Instead of Worrying About Sexting, Parents Should Be Thinking About Empathy](https://devorahheitner.com/instead-worrying-sexting-parents-thinking-empathy/) - Channel Two News called me recently to ask about how families can help their kids navigate the word of smart phones and constant connectivity. I had a great conversation with Erin Kennedy in my office, and the crew also filmed one of my parent talks at a school. Additionally, they interviewed a lovely family with
- [Helping Kids Manage the New Rules of Digital Etiquette](https://devorahheitner.com/helping-kids-manage-new-rules-digital-etiquette/) - As technologies evolve, so do the rules of etiquette. While you might be confident about teaching your kids etiquette in the real world, you may feel that it's more of a challenge in the online world. It takes some time to learn the new rules, and they seem to change every time a new platform
- [Everyone Makes Mistakes: Teaching Kids How to Fix Things When Texting Goes Awry](https://devorahheitner.com/everyone-makes-mistakes-teaching-kids-fix-things-texting-goes-awry/) - As parents or teachers we can get too focused on PREVENTING digital mistakes that can ruin friendships and reputations. We need to offer mentorship to our kids on how to repair things (when possible). We can model this in our own social media lives. In my student workshops, I ask kids to brainstorm about how
- [Your Attention Please!: Kids Design Apps for Their Parents](https://devorahheitner.com/your-attention-please/) - In my last post, I talked about "app development" workshops that I do with 4th–7th graders to illuminate the issues that technology introduces into our lives. We start by identifying a common problem, then trying to solve the problem with a designed solution. We talked about apps to help with impatience and persistence with regard
- [Kids Design an App: Stop Texting, Enjoy Life!](https://devorahheitner.com/stop-texting-enjoy-life/) - When Raising Digital Natives works in school communities, I do a lot of classroom work with students about navigating friendships and social interactions in the digital age. My favorites might be 4th and 5th graders—they are often aware of the problems, and have a genuine desire to come up with solutions. They are kind, creative,
- [Texting Trouble: When Minor Issues Become Major Problems](https://devorahheitner.com/texting-trouble/) - Conflict is difficult, even for adults. But for today's kids, it's particularly complex. The interpersonal conflicts that you remember as a child are all still there, but the landscape has changed somewhat. Digital devices in the hands of our kids offer more connectivity (good!), but it comes with many more opportunities for miscommunication. Tensions between
- [Every Day is Picture Day](https://devorahheitner.com/every-day-is-picture-day/) - Remember picture day at school? I hated picture day. There was a permanence to it that was terrifying. I knew my parents would have that wallet-sized photo of me forever, so I felt like I had one shot to get it right. Smile right, wear the right clothes, and make sure your eyes were open,
- [New Year's Tech-Resolutions](https://devorahheitner.com/new-years-tech-resolutions/) - Happy New Year (and Back to School) from Raising Digital Natives Back to school is a great time to make those tech-resolutions for a more balanced, more empathic, more thoughtful use of technology in the coming year. Now...that sounds great. But I've been locked in my home with my child for 48 hours during an "arctic
- [Some Alternatives to Screentime](https://devorahheitner.com/some-alternatives-to-screentime/) - While my main endeavor is to help parents integrate the research on media and kids, and raise thriving digital natives-I was just part of an excellent discussion at ORD Camp 2012 about analog play. I was reminded, by a bunch of super smart techie dudes (all dads) that forts are fun, and that the USPS

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## Screenwise Reviews

- [Emily Sexton, Grounded Parents](https://devorahheitner.com/screenwise-review/emily-sexton-grounded-parents/) - “Heitner makes an excellent case for the need to actually experience our kids’ digital world with them and to learn ourselves how they want to use these tools, rather than making assumptions based on our personal experiences and fear-mongering about the digital world. Screenwise is a fabulous distillation of the dilemmas facing current parents of
- [Leticia Barr, Tech Savvy Mama](https://devorahheitner.com/screenwise-review/leticia-barr-tech-savvy-mama/) - “Heitner empowers parents without guilt and provides helpful tips for the tech-savvy and not-so-tech-savvy. It’s a book that every parent should read.”
- [<strong>Chip Donohue, PhD, Director, Technology in Early Childhood (TEC) Center at Erikson Institute</strong>](https://devorahheitner.com/screenwise-review/chip-donohue-phd-director-technology-in-early-childhood-tec-center-at-erikson-institute/) - "Find your way from ‘screenworried’ to ‘screenwise.’ It’s time to get over your techno-guilt and become a more competent and confident media mentor—an enthusiastic tour guide and mindful role model—for your child in the digital age. In these pages you’ll find affirmation, encouragement, a gentle nudge or two about your own media use, and practical strategies
- [Mary O’Donohue, author of <em>When You Say “Thank You, Mean It And 11 Other Lessons for Instilling Lifelong Values In Your Children</em>](https://devorahheitner.com/screenwise-review/mary-odonohue-author-of-when-you-say-thank-you-mean-it-and-11-other-lessons-for-instilling-lifelong-values-in-your-children/) - "A must-read for twenty-first-century parents! Parenting the digital generation requires complex skills that I frankly didn’t have—until now. Empowered by Dr. Heitner’s timely book, I feel infinitely more prepared to guide my son and daughter through the advantages and perils of modern-day connectedness. Issues like trust, relationships, security, and balance are handled deftly by an
- [Deborah Gilboa, MD, parenting and youth development expert at Ask Dr. G](https://devorahheitner.com/screenwise-review/deborah-gilboa-md-parenting-and-youth-development-expert-at-ask-dr-g/) - "Don’t let your kids’ tech life stress you out. Grab Screenwise and get the good news and strategies you need to guide your kids (or let them safely guide you) into a smart and savvy digital life."
- [Lisa Guernsey, Author of <i>Tap, Click, Read</i> and <i>Screen Time</i>, Director of Learning Technologies Project at New America](https://devorahheitner.com/screenwise-review/lisa-guernsey-author-of-tap-click-read-and-screen-time-director-of-learning-technologies-project-at-new-america/) - "For all parents who feel like they can’t keep up with today’s technology, Devorah Heitner has come to the rescue. Screenwise doesn’t judge or preach. It is full of empathy and insight, providing gems of guidance based on years of deep research and real talk with real kids. A pleasure to read."
- [Publisher's Weekly](https://devorahheitner.com/screenwise-review/john-smith/) - "Acknowledging the impossibility of fully sheltering children from the world of digital media, Heitner provides guidance for parents navigating this ever-changing landscape. She suggests that parents and educators shouldn’t monitor a child’s every move but should act as guides and mentors, helping children make good decisions and fostering their creativity. This book provides useful advice

## Curriculum Reviews

- [Marti Weston, Academic technology specialist at Georgetown Day School](https://devorahheitner.com/curriculum-review/marti-weston-academic-technology-specialist-at-georgetown-day-school/) - “With its flexibility and its focus on adults as connected world coaches and mentors (not lecturers), Connecting Wisely stands head and shoulders above many other curricula in this category…Each of the 21 activities aims to help children and preadolescents gain social and emotional insight — perspectives that can help them identify potential problems, develop effective inner voices that speak up in
- [Jenny Lira, LCSW, School Counselor Francis W. Parker School, Chicago, IL](https://devorahheitner.com/curriculum-review/jenny-lira-lcsw-school-counselor-francis-w-parker-school-chicago-il/) - “This book offers schools an essential resource to help coach students in how to use technology thoughtfully and empathetically. These exercises ask students to be problem solvers and critical thinkers as they articulate, practice and reflect upon how technology can play a positive role in their lives.”
- [Tom Mussoline- MS Academic Technology Coordinator University School, Milwaukee, WI](https://devorahheitner.com/curriculum-review/sarah-smith/) - “Digital Citizenship has evolved; it is no longer a separate entity but rather a crucial part of the everyday decision-making process. This book melds digital citizenship with the overall social/emotional/ethical curriculum by informing teachers about valuable Digital Citizenship skills and giving students opportunities to examine their choices in a reflective, supported context.”

## Featured Media

- [Wirecutter Podcast](https://devorahheitner.com/featured-media/wirecutter-podcast/)
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- [The Very Common, Very Harmful Thing Well-Meaning Parents Do](https://devorahheitner.com/featured-media/the-very-common-very-harmful-thing-well-meaning-parents-do/)
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- [An Age-By-Age Guide to Teaching Kids About Online Safety](https://devorahheitner.com/featured-media/an-age-by-age-guide-to-teaching-kids-about-online-safety/)
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## Publications

- [TikTok introduces tighter controls for kids and teens—but experts still have a warning for parents](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/tiktok-introduces-tighter-controls-for-kids-and-teens-but-experts-still-have-a-warning-for-parents/)
- [TikTok Adds New Parental Control Features to Manage Teens' Screen Time](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/tiktok-adds-new-parental-control-features-to-manage-teens-screen-time/)
- [Eduptopia: Helping Teens Navigate the Tricky World of Too Much Tech](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/eduptopia-helping-teens-navigate-the-tricky-world-of-too-much-tech/)
- [You don’t need to surveil your kids to protect them on social media](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/you-dont-need-to-surveil-your-kids-to-protect-them-on-social-media/)
- [In the age of 'sharenting,' can we balance the need for connection and our kids' privacy?](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/in-the-age-of-sharenting-can-we-balance-the-need-for-connection-and-our-kids-privacy/)
- [The secret history of the teenager’s bedroom](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/the-secret-history-of-the-teenagers-bedroom/)
- [How 'sharenting' boundaries on social media protect kids' privacy and trust](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/how-sharenting-boundaries-on-social-media-protect-kids-privacy-and-trust/)
- [Your Kid’s First Day Of School Pics Are Cute But Pose A Potential Problem](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/your-kids-first-day-of-school-pics-are-cute-but-pose-a-potential-problem/)
- [The do’s and don’ts of posting photos of your kid on social media](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/the-dos-and-donts-of-posting-photos-of-your-kid-on-social-media/)
- [Limiting teens’ social media feels impossible. But we have to try.](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/limiting-teens-social-media-feels-impossible-but-we-have-to-try/)
- [States are Regulating Kids Social Media](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/states-are-regulating-kids-social-media/)
- [So, Your Kid Wants to Be a YouTuber. Should You Let Them?](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/so-your-kid-wants-to-be-a-youtuber-should-you-let-them/)
- [Kids as Young as 8 Are Using Social Media More Than Ever, Study Finds](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/kids-as-young-as-8-are-using-social-media-more-than-ever-study-finds-2/)
- [“Why I started asking permission before sharing my kids’ photos on Facebook” by Heidi Stevens](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/why-i-started-asking-permission-before-sharing-my-kids-photos-on-facebook-by-heidi-stevens/)
- [Most Students Don’t Know When News Is Fake, Stanford Study Finds](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/most-students-dont-know-when-news-is-fake-stanford-study-finds/)
- [Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive in Their Digital World](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/screenwise-helping-kids-thrive-in-their-digital-world/)
- [How to Make Screen Time Rules That Work for Your Family](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/how-to-make-screen-time-rules-that-work-for-your-family/)
- [Teaching Your Kids to Be Safe Online: A Hasty Primer:](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/teaching-your-kids-to-be-safe-online-a-hasty-primer/)
- [Want to Cut Down Your Screen Time?](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/want-to-cut-down-your-screen-time/)
- [How to talk to teens about nudes and online safety](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/how-to-talk-to-teens-about-nudes-and-online-safety/)
- [The underdiscussed upsides of screen time for kids](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/the-underdiscussed-upsides-of-screen-time-for-kids/)
- [A Parent’s Guide to Social Media](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/a-parents-guide-to-social-media/)
- [Why Asking Your Kids Permission Might Not Be Enough](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/why-asking-your-kids-permission-might-not-be-enough/)
- [Talking Dolls May Spread Children’s Secrets](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/talking-dolls-may-spread-childrens-secrets/)
- [Here’s How You Can *Really* Tell If Your Kid Is Ready For Their Own Phone](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/heres-how-you-can-really-tell-if-your-kid-is-ready-for-their-own-phone/)
- [Fact or Fallacy? The Impact of Screen Time](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/fact-or-fallacy-the-impact-of-screen-time/)
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- [Worried About Your Teen on Social Media? Here’s How to Help.](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/worried-about-your-teen-on-social-media-heres-how-to-help/)
- [8 Questions for Devorah Heitner](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/8-questions-for-devorah-heitner/)
- [How can parents protect their children online?](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/how-can-parents-protect-their-children-online/)
- [Think Twice Before Posting Your Kids’ Photos Online, Here’s Why](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/think-twice-before-posting-your-kids-photos-online-heres-why/)
- [Instagram Adds Parental Controls for the First Time](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/instagram-adds-parental-controls-for-the-first-time/)
- [My Family Tested 20 Kid-Safe Phones](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/my-family-tested-20-kid-safe-phones/)
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- [California Protected Kids Online In A Way Every State Should Follow](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/california-protected-kids-online-in-a-way-every-state-should-follow/)
- [Instagram Adds Parental Controls for the First Time](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/kids-as-young-as-8-are-using-social-media-more-than-ever-study-finds/)
- [Kids as Young as 8 Are Using Social Media More Than Ever, Study Finds](https://devorahheitner.com/publication/another-article-title-goes-here/)

## Videos

- [Scripps News: Instagram's New Teen Accounts: Safety or Parental Burden?](https://devorahheitner.com/video/scripps-news-instagrams-new-teen-accounts-safety-or-parental-burden/)
- [WGN9: Coming of age in a digital world](https://devorahheitner.com/video/wgn9-coming-of-age-in-a-digital-world/)
- [Growing Up in Public Morning Blend (Milwaukee)](https://devorahheitner.com/video/morning-blend-milwaukee/)
- [CBS Evening News (National) How To Keep Kids Safe on Phones](https://devorahheitner.com/video/4929/)
- [KCRA: 'Growing up in public' with author Dr. Devorah Heitner](https://devorahheitner.com/video/kcra-growing-up-in-public-with-author-dr-devorah-heitner/)
- [Chicago Tonight: Tips on How Teens Can Safely Use Social Media](https://devorahheitner.com/video/wttw-tips-on-how-teens-can-safely-use-social-media/)
- [NBC: Cheddar News, Is your child ready for a phone?](https://devorahheitner.com/video/nbc-cheddar-news-is-your-child-ready-for-a-phone/)
- [ABC: Eyewitness News, Chicago Raising Children in Today’s Digital World](https://devorahheitner.com/video/abc-eyewitness-news-chicago-raising-children-in-todays-digital-world/)
- [WGN: News Nation (National) Avoiding the COVID Slide, advice about remote school](https://devorahheitner.com/video/wgn-news-nation-national-avoiding-the-covid-slide-advice-about-remote-school/)
- [WBZ News Boston Advice For Parenting In The Digital World](https://devorahheitner.com/video/wbz-news-boston-advice-for-parenting-in-the-digital-world/)
- [NBC: Morning Blend, Milwaukee Think Before You Share on Social Media](https://devorahheitner.com/video/nbc-morning-blend-milwaukee-think-before-you-share-on-social-media/)
- [Chicago Tonight: ‘Screenwise’ Book Offers Practical Advice for Digital Age](https://devorahheitner.com/video/chicago-tonight-screenwise-book-offers-practical-advice-for-digital-age/)

## Selected Articles

- [Here’s why your teen overshares online, and why that could be good](https://devorahheitner.com/selected-article/heres-why-your-teen-overshares-online-and-why-that-could-be-good/)
- [Kids pay the price for adults’ failures to act against racism](https://devorahheitner.com/selected-article/kids-pay-the-price-for-adults-failures-to-act-against-racism/)
- [What parents should do instead of worrying that smartphones will ‘destroy’ their kids](https://devorahheitner.com/selected-article/hat-parents-should-do-instead-of-worrying-that-smartphones-will-destroy-their-kids/)
- [Rules for Social Media, Created by Kids](https://devorahheitner.com/selected-article/rules-for-social-media-created-by-kids/)
- [Responding to Hate Speech and Bullying in the Digital Age](https://devorahheitner.com/selected-article/responding-to-hate-speech-and-bullying-in-the-digital-age/)
- [What to do when other parents have different technology rules](https://devorahheitner.com/selected-article/what-to-do-when-other-parents-have-different-technology-rules/)
- [Help Digital Kids Build Social Emotional Skills](https://devorahheitner.com/selected-article/help-digital-kids-build-social-emotional-skills/)
- [Engaging Parents With Tech Initiatives](https://devorahheitner.com/selected-article/engaging-parents-with-tech-initiatives/)
- [Kids Don’t Always Love Technology](https://devorahheitner.com/selected-article/kids-dont-always-love-technology/)
- [Put ‘Screen Time’ Debates to Rest by Making Kids Leaders](https://devorahheitner.com/selected-article/put-screen-time-debates-to-rest-by-making-kids-leaders/)
- [Helping Students Navigate the World of Texting](https://devorahheitner.com/selected-article/helping-students-navigate-the-world-of-texting/)
- [Should You Let Your Kid Get That App Here’s How to Set Boundaries During Social Distancing](https://devorahheitner.com/selected-article/should-you-let-your-kid-get-that-app-heres-how-to-set-boundaries-during-social-distancing/)
- [Is Your Child Ready for a Phone: Look for These Independence Milestones](https://devorahheitner.com/selected-article/is-your-child-ready-for-a-phone-look-for-these-independence-milestones/)
- [Five Ways to Transform Your Kids’ Screen Time](https://devorahheitner.com/selected-article/five-ways-to-transform-your-kids-screen-time/)
- [Remote learning exacerbates inequality. Here’s how we must support the most vulnerable kids](https://devorahheitner.com/selected-article/remote-learning-exacerbates-inequality-heres-how-we-must-support-the-most-vulnerable-kids/)
- [Helping Teenagers Learn to Repair Digital Mistakes](https://devorahheitner.com/selected-article/helping-teenagers-learn-to-repair-digital-mistakes/)
- [When the news intrudes: Helping kids make sense of the media](https://devorahheitner.com/selected-article/when-the-news-intrudes-helping-kids-make-sense-of-the-media/)
- [For Kids, ‘Doing School’ at Home Can Be Difficult. Some Ways That Parents and Teachers Can Help](https://devorahheitner.com/selected-article/for-kids-doing-school-at-home-can-be-difficult-some-ways-that-parents-and-teachers-can-help/)
- [Want to Learn About Teens and Their Connected Lives? Read Behind Their Screens and Watch Heartstopper](https://devorahheitner.com/selected-article/want-to-learn-about-teens-and-their-connected-lives-read-behind-their-screens-and-watch-heartstopper/)

## Podcasts

- [WBEZ Reset: The pros and cons of banning cell phones in Illinois schools](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/wbez-reset-the-pros-and-cons-of-banning-cell-phones-in-illinois-schools/)
- [Parents are finding new ways to monitor their kids. But some experts are concerned](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/parents-are-finding-new-ways-to-monitor-their-kids-but-some-experts-are-concerned/)
- [Nir And Far: Business, Behaviour and the Brain with Nir Eyal](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/nir-and-far-business-behaviour-and-the-brain-with-nir-eyal/)
- [Ed Surge](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/ed-surge/)
- [Reimagining Love](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/kids-digital-wellness-parenting-in-the-age-of-screens-with-dr-devorah-heitner/)
- [Under the Influence with Jo Piazza](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/under-the-influence-with-jo-piazza-dont-spy-on-your-kids-phones-with-dr-devorah-heitner/)
- [Baltimore Public Radio WYPR On The Record](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/baltimore-public-radio-wypr-on-the-record/)
- [Flusterclux](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/flusterclux/)
- [Zen Parenting Radio](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/zen-parenting-radio/)
- [What Fresh Hell](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/what-fresh-hell/)
- [The Puberty Podcast](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/the-puberty-podcast/)
- [KERA think](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/kera-think/)
- [Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/hello-monday-with-jessi-hempel/)
- [Are You Ok? with Dr. Lucy McBride](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/are-you-ok-with-dr-lucy-mcbride/)
- [Sharon McMahon - Here's Where It Gets Interesting](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/sharon-mcmahon-heres-where-it-gets-interesting/)
- [Slate: Mom and Dad Are Fighting](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/slate-mom-and-dad-are-fighting/)
- [Central Time Wisconsin Public Radio](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/central-time-wisconsin-public-radio/)
- [Voices of Your Village](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/voices-of-your-village/)
- [Edit Your Life](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/edit-your-life/)
- [Psychologists Off The Clock](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/psychologists-off-the-clock/)
- [WBEZ Chicago - Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/wbez-chicago-reset-with-sasha-ann-simons/)
- [Spawned Podcast](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/spawned-podcast/)
- [We Should Talk About That Podcast](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/we-should-talk-about-that-podcast/)
- [Best of Both Worlds Podcast](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/best-of-both-worlds-podcast/)
- [But Why Kids: Why is Social Media so Addictive](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/but-why-kids-why-is-social-media-so-addictive/)
- [Brave Writer: Technology and Kids with Devorah Heitner](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/a-brave-writers-life-in-brief/)
- [Slate](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/no-guilt-mom/)
- [How To with Charles Duhigg a Slate Podcast](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg-a-slate-podcast/)
- [NPR Life Kit](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/npr-life-kit/)
- [Tilt Parenting](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/tilt-parenting/)
- [WNYC - All of It with Allison Stewart](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/wnyc-all-of-it-with-allison-stewart/)
- [1000 Hours Outside](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/1000-hours-outside/)
- [Lake Effect - WUWM](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/lake-effect/)
- [Dr. Robyn](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/dr-robyn/)
- [WGN Radio: The Download](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/wgn-radio-the-download/)
- [Radio New Zealand](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/radio-new-zealand/)
- [Charlotte Talks](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/charlotte-talks/)
- [WOSU Public Media: Tech Tuesday](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/wosu-public-media-tech-tuesday/)
- [No Guilt Mom](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/no-guilt-mom-2/)
- [BBC World Service](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/bbc-world-service/)
- [Good Kids: Stay At Home Edition](https://devorahheitner.com/podcast/good-kids-stay-at-home-edition/)

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## Featured Press Posts

- [TikTok Adds New Parental Control Features to Manage Teens' Screen Time](https://devorahheitner.com/featured-press-post/tiktok-adds-new-parental-control-features-to-manage-teens-screen-time/)
- [Everyone Wants To 'Save the Children' From Social Media, but What About the Rest of Us?](https://devorahheitner.com/featured-press-post/everyone-wants-to-save-the-children-from-social-media-but-what-about-the-rest-of-us/)
- [Here's Where it Gets Interesting with Sharon McMahon](https://devorahheitner.com/featured-press-post/sharon-mcmahon/)
- [New York Times Wirecutter Podcast](https://devorahheitner.com/featured-press-post/new-york-times-wirecutter-podcast-2/)
- [Demonizing Social Media Isn't the Answer to Online Safety](https://devorahheitner.com/featured-press-post/demonizing-social-media-isnt-the-answer-to-online-safety/)
- [Kids feel watched but not seen: How to help them navigate tracking apps, social media, sexting and more](https://devorahheitner.com/featured-press-post/kids-feel-watched-but-not-seen-how-to-help-them-navigate-tracking-apps-social-media-sexting-and-more/)
- [How to keep your child safe on their cellphones](https://devorahheitner.com/featured-press-post/how-to-keep-your-child-safe-on-their-cellphones/)
- [Kids as Young as 8 Are Using Social Media More Than Ever, Study Finds](https://devorahheitner.com/featured-press-post/kids-as-young-as-8-are-using-social-media-more-than-ever-study-finds/)

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## GUIP Reviews

- [Library Journal, Starred Review](https://devorahheitner.com/guip-review/library-journal-starred-review/) - A comprehensive resource on a topic that interests many parents. Will prove essential for parents of children in the elementary through teenage years. Heitner indicates that a fear-based approach leads to children feeling distrusted. She believes conversation is a wiser strategy than reading texts, though she acknowledges that tracking can feel easier than building trust
- [Jessica Lahey, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>The Gift of Failure</em>](https://devorahheitner.com/guip-review/jessica-lahey-new-york-times-bestselling-author-of-the-gift-of-failure/) - “Parents would do well to heed Devorah’s advice to stop agonizing about their kids going viral for the wrong reasons and focus instead on helping them figure out who they really are.”
- [Tina Payne Bryson, LCSW, PhD, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling coauthor of <em>The Whole-Brain Child</em>](https://devorahheitner.com/guip-review/tina-payne-bryson-lcsw-phd-new-york-times-bestselling-coauthor-of-the-whole-brain-child/) - “A must-read for every parent, Growing Up in Public brilliantly guides us in how to use conversations with our kids about the digital world as opportunities to develop their character and deepen our relationship with them. Emphasizing the importance of our children feeling seen instead of watched, mentored instead of monitored, this book is all
- [Lori Gottlieb, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Maybe You Should Talk to Someone</em>](https://devorahheitner.com/guip-review/lori-gottlieb-new-york-times-bestselling-author-of-maybe-you-should-talk-to-someone/) - “With empathy and insight, Devorah Heitner sheds light on how parents’ scrutiny and monitoring of teenagers can intensify the stress of growing up with social media. We need to listen to kids to understand the ways they are re-writing the rules about what we share about ourselves. This is essential reading for anyone who cares
- [Julie Lythcott-Haims, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>How to Raise an Adult</em>](https://devorahheitner.com/guip-review/julie-lythcott-haims-new-york-times-bestselling-author-of-how-to-raise-an-adult/) - “Every parent needs this book! Growing Up in Public is the smart, frank, and compassionate advice we need so we can protect our kids from the land mines they face in a digital world. Heitner levels up our understanding, delivers us from fear, and empowers us to confidently mentor our kids.”
- [Rosalind Wiseman, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Queen Bees and Wannabes</em>](https://devorahheitner.com/guip-review/rosalind-wiseman-new-york-times-bestselling-author-of-queen-bees-and-wannabes/) - “Devorah Heitner really gets why young people deserve privacy, respect, and autonomy. She translates teens’ social and technology landscape for parents so they can help their children thrive. Her focus on character instead of the threat of consequences is a rare antidote to the fear-based parenting that so many others have espoused.”
- [Ned Johnson, coauthor of <em>The Self-Driven Child</em>](https://devorahheitner.com/guip-review/ned-johnson-coauthor-of-the-self-driven-child/) - “Growing Up Public is a book for our times, helping you balance your impulse to protect your children with their fundamental needs to create their identities, develop independence, and learn to successfully manage the powerful technologies that are interwoven in their lives. Dr. Heitner shares how to do so in ways that bolster your most
- [Michelle Icard, author of <em>Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen</em>](https://devorahheitner.com/guip-review/michelle-icard-author-of-fourteen-talks-by-age-fourteen/) - “Heitner’s approach to raising kids in our hyper-connected world is empowering and reassuring. With each page, I felt more confident, less worried, and more aware of what our kids are grappling with. Best of all, now we have the tools to meaningfully connect and support our kids."

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