Documentary Offers New Look at Raising Kids in a Digital World
We share some highlights and talk with a local expert about how we can protect our kids
Technology
Poe Center Offers Online “Girl Talk” and “Guy Talk” Sessions
Students will benefit from the same great content and same engaging activities as onsite Poe Center programs but will do from the safety of home.
10 Tips for Using Social Media Positively in 2020
The new year is a great time for students to reflect on their past posts, likes and follows on social media.
Program Helps Students Avoid Scams
The Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina presents Scambusters game to a Wake Forest High School class.
Smart Speakers: Smart Choice?
Weighing the pros and cons of welcoming Alexa or Google Assistant into your home
Tech Talk: Social Media and Service
Encouraging students to use their platform for good
Protecting Your Family’s Online Privacy
A guide from our 'Tech Talk' columnist
Tech Talk: Guilty of ‘Over-Sharenting’?
Why less is more when posting about kids on social media
Teen Chosen to Attend Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy
Student comes from Raleigh Charter High School
Doing It All in the Digital Age May Not Be in Your Best Interest
The perils of the pecking Americans are subjected to on their phones
North Carolina School of Science and Math to Fund AI Program
Funding comes from a $2 million gift from school alumnus Carl Ryden
Why Students Should Consider Majoring in Artificial Intelligence
And find out where they can do so
The Social Media App Your High Schooler Should Be Using
An unexpected—and familiar app for adults
Coach Your Teen to Have a Winning Social Media Bio
The Social Institute offers insight
'Science on a Sphere' Exhibit Now Open at the Museum of Life and Science
Through a partnership with the NOAA, the sphere will show up-to-the-hour radar, satellite and animated images via a visitor-driven kiosk.
Social Media Advice for Parents: Huddle — Don’t Helicopter
When it comes to teens and technology, take a conversational approach
Advice on Tracking Your Teens
When — and how — parents should do it
Be Where Your Feet Are: A Family Tech Mantra
Consider adopting this New Year’s resolution.
The Gift for Grandparents That Keeps on Giving
A checklist for building a better understanding of technology
STEMosphere Exhibit at Marbles Kids Museum Gets a Refresh
Duke Energy continues Marbles partnership by refreshing popular STEM play exhibit.
30 Ways Parenting Has Changed Since 1988
We asked you, our readers, to describe how parenting has changed since the first issue of Carolina Parent debuted in 1988. (Plus, check out our staff pics from 1988!)
In the Age of Social Media — A Teen's View
Social media use by teens has continued to grow, but what impact does it have on their social lives?
What to Do When Your Child’s Homework Requires Internet Access
Help your child minimize digital distractions when doing homework using one of these tricks.
Enter to Win 'LEGO Disney Pixar The Incredibles' Game for PlayStation 4
The game is available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PCs June 15, the same day "Incredibles 2" opens in theaters nationwide.
