Teens and Social Media Safety
Parents are forever concerned about online predators luring unsuspecting tweens and teens into their grasp, and while predators are a very real danger, they aren't the only unsafe thing online. Social media, while an awesome tool to connect with friends and family, can be misused like any other tool. This is especially true where young people are involved. Online you can be whoever you want to be. You can choose your username and hide behind whatever photo you want and that's adult people even use dating apps where you can meet women online to date or have intimate relationships like…
Must Have Photo Editing Apps for Summer | #tech
While there are millions of apps in both the Google and Apple store with photography in mind, there are a few apps that stand out above all the rest. A few of them aren't free, but they're definitely worth the couple bucks that you'll pay for them. VSCO Cam (iOS and Android) There isn't a day that I'm not singing the praises of VSCO Cam. This app is the bomb. One, it's free. Two, the filters are some of the most realistic filters that I've come across in a photo editing app. It's uber user friendly and you can turn…
Dolphin Paradise App Review | #iPad #Android #app
Recently I had the chance to check out and review the Dolphin Paradise App. I wasn't expecting such a fun game at first glance, but after playing around with it, the app pleasantly surprised me. When you download the Dolphin Paradise App and open it up, you're greeted by a peaceful cove and a dolphin swimming around. The instructions walk you through how to greet your dolphin for the first time as well as how to feed and pet it. Don't think that you'll only get one dolphin though! Players have the chance to take care of a whole cove of dolphins.…
Four Apps that Every High School Student Needs | #highschool #teens
High school is stressful for both teenagers and their parents. Between homework, prepping for the SAT, and fitting in all the extra curricular activities, it's no wonder anxiety is on the rise among teenagers. Thankfully, technology is helping to reduce the stress and worry with some awesome apps. myHomework Student Planner- This app is the best thing since Spotify made mobile playlists free to use. First, it's very clean and user friendly which I love. Secondly, on top of keeping track of homework assignments and exams, students are rewarded with Amazon credits, movie tickets, and food coupons for completely assignments.…
You know you are living in 2011 when…
1. You have at least 3 different email addresses. 2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years. Nowadays, people play solitaire online at as a convenient way to enjoy the game anytime, anywhere. 3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three. 4. You e-mail or text the person who works at the desk next to you. 5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses or Facebook. (more…)