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Social media lessons we can learn from Olympians

After a year of delays due to the pandemic, the Olympic Games will kick off this week and together, we'll all watch as the world's greatest athletes pursue their long-awaited dreams. The coolest part? Now more than ever, we're closer to the action as Olympians share their thrills of victory and agonies of defeat all over social media.

Laura Tierney, founder of The Social Institute

Social media lessons we can learn from Olympians

Not just for fun: Webinar to explore how teens can build positive social media presence for college, jobs

Teens might just be living inside their social media accounts these days, especially during the pandemic when it's difficult to meet up with others in person. But they shouldn't just see it as an opportunity to stay in touch with friends. It could help them on their journey to whatever is next.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Not just for fun: Webinar to explore how teens can build positive social media presence for college, jobs

Why social-emotional learning is the most important subject right now

Over the past few weeks, our team at The Social Institute has been brainstorming with students across the country about their greatest needs and concerns right now. The main takeaway: There is an overwhelming need to support students' social-emotional health and well-being now more than ever before.

Laura Tierney, The Social Institute

Why social-emotional learning is the most important subject right now

Top 10 tips from students to use social media positively in 2020

A new year represents a fresh start, and it's the perfect time for students to reflect on their past posts, likes, and follows on social media.

Laura Tierney, The Social Institute

Top 10 tips from students to use social media positively in 2020

Ask Laura: What to do when your house has strict tech rules, but your kids' friends don't

When it comes down to it - all parents have a shared goal of raising healthy kids.

Laura Tierney, The Social Institute

Ask Laura: What to do when your house has strict tech rules, but your kids' friends don't

Ask Laura: Why Momo is like whack-a-mole - tips for keeping kids safe online

The Momo Challenge, the Tide Pod Challenge, the Blue Whale Challenge. Phew. Keeping up with the latest dangerous challenges lurking online is like playing an endless game of whack-a-mole. As soon as you begin to understand and deal with one problem, a new one pops up. What's a concerned parent to do?

Laura Tierney, The Social Institute

Ask Laura: Why Momo is like whack-a-mole - tips for keeping kids safe online

Ask Laura: Send a nude on social media? How to help teens deal with this common request

A middle school girl is asked to send a nude via social media. She responds with a firm, "No," but her mom is wondering if there is more she can do.

Laura Tierney, The Social Institute

Ask Laura: Send a nude on social media? How to help teens deal with this common request

Ask Laura: Why is 13 the minimum age for most social media apps?

A 12-year-old wants Snapchat and says all her friends already have it. Laura Tierney of The Social Institute shares some insights.

Laura Tierney, The Social Institute

Ask Laura: Why is 13 the minimum age for most social media apps?

Ask Laura: What to do when you and your child are addicted to screens

I complained to my child that she's spending all her time on her phone, and she threw it right back at me, telling me that I'm on my phone all of the time too. (And she's right!) How can we both do this better?

Laura Tierney, founder of The Social Institute

Ask Laura: What to do when you and your child are addicted to screens

Ask Laura: How do I talk to my child about unfollowing accounts they shouldn't follow?

Laura Tierney shares three tips for helping your child upgrade their team on social media.

Laura Tierney, The Social Institute

Ask Laura: How do I talk to my child about unfollowing accounts they shouldn't follow?

Ask Laura: Should I ask my kids before I post about them on social media?

Summertime means family vacation time, and that means our social media feeds are filled with an endless stream of adorable kids, sand-covered babies, and happy family moments.

Laura Tierney, The Social Institute

Ask Laura: Should I ask my kids before I post about them on social media?

Ask Laura: A mom wonders how to help 6th grader navigate Fortnite, other social media; 9th graders give sage advice

Don't get lost in it. Put the phone away. And be cautious. That's some of the advice ninth graders shared with their younger classmates.

Laura Tierney, The Social Institute

Ask Laura: A mom wonders how to help 6th grader navigate Fortnite, other social media; 9th graders give sage advice

Ask Laura: How do kids hide online?

Students are far savvier on social media than adults often give them credit for. And they use multiple tools to bypass what they know their parents may have access to.

Laura Tierney. The Social Institute

Ask Laura: Why kids are obsessed with Fortnite, what parents need to know about

The kids are obsessed with the new multiplayer game Fortnite. Here's what parents need to know.

Laura Tierney, The Social Institute

Ask Laura: Why kids are obsessed with Fortnite, what parents need to know about

Ask Laura: My kid needs computer with wifi for homework; won't that be a distraction?

My kids tell me that they need to use a computer (with wifi!) to do their homework. How do I handle this? Won't it be a huge distraction? Laura fields this common question from a parent.

Laura Tierney, The Social Institute

Ask Laura: My kid needs computer with wifi for homework; won't that be a distraction?

Avoiding the Worst Thing on Musical.ly is a Missed Opportunity to Teach the Best Things

Porn is not the WORST thing on Musical.ly or YouTube or Instagram or Minecraft (yep, it's possible). But it's necessary that we coach kids, starting when they're rookies, to be their BEST selves online and off.

Gail Marie, The Social Institute managing editor

Avoiding the Worst Thing on Musical.ly is a Missed Opportunity to Teach the Best Things

Ask Laura: I snooped on my daughter's phone and found out she has a boyfriend. What do I do?

A mom snooped on her daughter's phone and found out that her daughter has a boyfriend. What should she do?

Laura Tierney, The Social Institute

Ask Laura: I snooped on my daughter's phone and found out she has a boyfriend. What do I do?

Ask Laura: My son knows more about social media than adults! How can he help our church build its platform?

Social media expert and Durham mom Laura Tierney, founder of The Social Institute, answers your questions about social media and kids in this monthly series.

Laura Tierney