MobicipOMG OmegleWhen I was a teenager many decades ago, all the ‘cool’ kids had pen-pals. We used pen-pal societies to connect to strangers from other…Jul 7, 2020Jul 7, 2020
MobicipCollege Admissions & Online Reputation“This year has been on an acid trip”, says my senior daughter who will be applying to colleges soon, assuming things return to some…Jul 7, 2020Jul 7, 2020
MobicipHow to Discuss Violence with ChildrenIn the present day, it is difficult to insulate our children from the fear, violence, and discontent constantly broadcasted through radio…May 27, 2018May 27, 2018
MobicipThe Tide Pod ChallengeOnline challenges sell like hotcakes among teens today! First came the ice bucket challenge, then the gallon challenge and then the…May 23, 2018May 23, 2018
MobicipVirtual vs Real: Finding The Right BalanceOne of the challenges faced by teenagers and kids today is to strike a balance between social media (internet) and the real world. Recent…May 19, 2018May 19, 2018
MobicipThe Age of Social MediaThe minefield question of the world is no longer “is there a God?” but “what is the age at which a child can use social media?”. The former…May 15, 2018May 15, 2018
MobicipThe Digital Native 2.0Three more months to the end of the year and time has flown, as it does when there is an adolescent kid at home. Every year of parenting…May 11, 2018May 11, 2018
MobicipReining in the Social Media FrenzyBy now you must be aware of the latest social media app that is taking the world by storm: Sarahah. Anyway chances are that your teen or…May 7, 2018May 7, 2018
MobicipGoogle Cuts The Cord On Supervised UsersLast week parents woke up to a disconcerting announcement in the EdTech and internet safety world. Google shut down it’s Supervised Users…Jan 19, 2018Jan 19, 2018