Resources
This guide will walk you through how to establish and enforce your family’s Internet and social media rules and their use of devices which provide access to networks. Karen covers the Internet and social media “Best Practices,” which have worked successfully for many families of teens. The examples provided will give you a place to begin setting limits around your teen’s technology time
Articles by Karen Collins (previously Hamilton)
When Online Dating, It’s Important to Know the Pitfalls
Marin IJ – May 2024
A Parent’s Challenge: It takes patience – and a plan
SF Chronicle – August 2019
Adult Online Exclusion
Marin IJ – November 2018
Kids and Media Violence
Marin IJ – March 2018
People Need Better Access to Mental Health Care
Marin IJ – October 2017
Why I Don’t Like ’13 Reasons Why’
Marin IJ – May 2017
Solutions for When Social Media Makes Kids Feel Excluded
SF Chronicle – April 2017
Nudity and Social Media Harm Girls
SF Chronicle – September 2016