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Years ago we watched a movie on cyberbullying and how much of an impact it can have on a kid. Unfortunately, as time goes on, the statistics for such harassment has only increased. Follow the link to learn more about the effects that cyberbullying can have.

Cyberbullying and its Harmful Effect on Kids Cyberbullying is listed as one of the most harmful things on the internet for kids. Almost 60% of kids have experienced some form of bullying from social media, online gaming, texting, chat rooms, and forums. Within the ...

The Wisephone. What is it and how can it be beneficial for you and your family? The Wisephone is a techless phone. It allows you to do only a few things which include: phone calls, texting, camera, maps, calculator, and clock (which features a stopwatch, timer, alarms, and world clock.) They describe their phone as “distraction-fee, ad-free, and addiction-free.” Their phone allows you to control what numbers can call/text as well as turn on or off individual features so you can only have what you find necessary for your family. Wisephone also has secure messaging. What does this mean exactly? They’ve disabled the ability to delete text messages. Messages can’t be deleted and are instead archived to a family portal that you as the parent, guardian, or accountability partner can keep track of. Check out their website to see if Wisephone is compatible with your current carrier as well as their FAQ page for more information!

Techless | Pure & Simple Meet your take-back-my-life phone. Distraction-free, ad-free, addiction-free, Wisephone is the perfect device for kids, teens, and adults ready to live fully.

Are you struggling or have questions as to what effects social media, phones, games, etc. can have on kids, or maybe even an adult -not just physically but also emotionally and psychologically? I would highly recommend reading "Irresistible' By Adam Alter.

This book gives so much insight on how technology can become addictive, interfering with our relationships, and responsibilities. It discusses how our brains work and why we find games, social media, and other apps so rewarding.

The last couple Sundays our church has been talking about media fasting and the effects social media has in our lives. Here is the first weeks discussion- "Can a media fast in the 21st century be as effective as a food fast in the 1st century?" We feel this has a lot of good information and topics to think about!

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