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This week is a wonderful reminder that children need play, real-world social interaction, guidance, support, lots of love, and protection—both online and offline. Happy Children’s Week, from the entire DGwise team. #DGWise

Through an in-depth study of how the brain works, especially regarding dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and motivation, social media platforms and apps have developed an architecture that increases usage time and engagement. The problem is that this fast and excessive release of dopamine harms health. Learn more in today’s post and follow our 4-part miniseries on the topic. #DGWise

Conscious and balanced use of the internet can bring entertainment, knowledge, and strengthen relationships with those who are not nearby. The focus should be on ensuring that these online benefits do not interfere with healthy family relationships, fostering a life of physical, mental, and socio-emotional well-being. #DGWise

Parents and teachers of teenagers and young adults need to understand the high risks of the dark web in order to teach about them. The key is maintaining open and clear communication, free of blame, but raising awareness of responsibility. Learn more about the topic in today’s post. To teach about safe and conscious internet use, visit www.dgwise.com. #DGWise

Understanding the size and growth of social media is essential to grasp the technological context in which children and teenagers are immersed. Through these networks, people and information from around the world are just a click away. Keeping our children and students safe in this ever-expanding environment is our great mission. Learn more at dgwise.com. #DGWise

Children and students born between 2010 and 2024 are part of what we call Generation Alpha. A generation that was born into the Internet and, as such, requires a different approach, attention, and education than we’ve known before. You can learn more by visiting our website: www.dgwise.com. #DGwise #DigitalSafety #Children #Teenagers #SocialMedia

Social media platforms are highly addictive. To learn more about the topic and how to protect children and teenagers, check out today’s post. #DGwise #DigitalSafety #Children #Teenagers #SocialMedia

Geolocation technology allows any internet-connected device to provide real-time location data of the person using it. For parents, this is great for keeping track of their children and monitoring where they are, increasing the ability to protect them. However, criminals and online predators can also access this information. To protect yourself from these risks, consider: • Blocking geolocation on websites, games, and social networks. • Blocking app permissions that don’t need to know your location, access files, or call history (such as alarm clocks, flashlights, educational or entertainment apps, etc.). • Install trusted parental control apps. The digital education program DGwise offers this feature. Learn more in our website: www.dgwise.com #DGwise #DigitalSafety #Children #Teenagers #SocialMedia

Doxing is a threat to a person's physical integrity, personal information, and privacy. The reasons vary - sometimes it's for revenge, other times simply because of differing opinions. The fact is that with doxing, the criminal aims to humiliate, intimidate, or harm the other person. To protect yourself, vigilance and the use of protective tools are essential. A very important point is to teach and warn children and teenagers to protect themselves in the online environment. #DGwise #DigitalSafety #Children #Teenagers #SocialMedia

In this digital age, ensuring the safe delivery of information to children and teenagers should be a priority for families, schools, and institutions. Count on the DGwise educational program to help achieve this goal. #DGwise #DigitalSafety #Children #Teenagers #SocialMedia