The bottom line is, information technology and social media will forever be part of our kids’ lives. Rather than suffocate them with strict rules and tight restrictions, we need to help them learn how to use technology to their advantage – in a healthy, balanced, productive manner. 

Inside: It can be hard when your preteen or young teen starts talking about popularity in middle school. It brings along a lot of challenges and confusion for you both. Here’s what’s happening developmentally and how you can help your child navigate it.