Social media

Hey PUG! – FOMO

Miki is constantly on social media, watching online celebrities' “wonderful” lives. She is afraid of missing out on a more exciting life. Finn knows she’s great and wants to help her realize that.

Coercion, trolling, and abuse. Keep your children safe when they’re meeting people online

Children and teenagers spend hours interacting with others on the internet. But social media and online gaming also give opportunities to those who want to harm your child. The fact that such platforms allow anyone to access large online communities more or less anonymously attracts bullies, trolls, and sexual predators. If you want to do something for your child’s protection, you should acknowledge the risks and learn more about these groups, their motivations, and methods.

Put your phone down. Or do you feel FOMO?

Fear of missing out (FOMO) is most frequently described as social anxiety stemming from the belief that others can be having fun while the person experiencing anxiety is not present. But its symptoms are more varied and apply both to children and adults.

Don’t be afraid to step into STEM on International Day of Women and Girls in Science

To support more girls and women participating in science and to achieve gender parity in the scientific community, and empower women and girls to pursue a career in science, the United Nations General Assembly declared the 11th of February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The day has been globally recognized since 2015.

Sharenting. Making choices that shape the future identity of your children

From the privacy disruption to a potential material for bullying. In the future, today’s children will probably not thank their parents who had often posted pictures of them on social networks. Long before they can even learn what they enjoy and what shouldn’t get public, their parents are already creating their social media presence.

ANIMALIA - Social Media