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When Sharing Becomes Oversharing: The Dangers of Posting Your Kids Online

When Sharing Becomes Oversharing: The Dangers of Posting Your Kids Online

Yvon Lux

Today’s children are growing up with digital footprints that began before they could walk or talk. From baby’s first bath to the first day of kindergarten, posting online feels like a way to share love and pride, but experts warn that this culture of constant sharing, known as “sharenting,” may have lasting effects on children’s safety, privacy, and sense of autonomy.

According to a 2024 report by Security.org, 77% of U.S. parents have shared photos, stories, or videos of their children on social media. Nearly one in three parents (29%) say they never ask their child for permission before posting, and 80% admit they have followers they’ve never met in person.

Help For Parents Quarantining With Teenagers

Help For Parents Quarantining With Teenagers

Yvon Lux

Parents everywhere are trying to figure things out post-COVID-19. Many of your efforts involve trial and error. While you are feeling the shift, so are the kids, particularly teens. Understanding what everyone is going through and raising two teens herself, parenting expert and licensed educational psychologist, Reena B. Patel is going through the same struggles with her own.

How Parents Encourage and Maintain Mask Wearing

How Parents Encourage and Maintain Mask Wearing

Yvon Lux

Whether you approve of schools reopening or not, if your district decides to reopen schools, your children will be required to wear a mask. Many parents are concerned that their child will refuse to or even take their mask off during the day. How can parents encourage and maintain mask wearing when they struggle with this at home? These are some of the number one question parenting expert, guidance counselor, licensed educational psychologist, and board-certified behavior analyst, Reena B. Patel (LEP, BCBA) is hearing from clients, friends, and her community. Reena offers a number of ways to help your child get there.

5 Tips to Reduce Parental Anxiety

5 Tips to Reduce Parental Anxiety

Yvon Lux
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Being a parent is joyous and exciting, but also comes with a lot of worry and anxiety. May is National Mental Health Month and the latest figures from the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) indicate that 40 million US adults carry an anxiety disorder diagnosis each year and parental anxiety is widespread. Here are 5 helpful steps to reduce the power and presence of worry and anxiety in your life as a parent.