Addicted to Facebook

Facebook Interruptus

Julie Flynn Badal | Posted 05.20.2012

Julie Flynn Badal

My addiction to Facebook hit a breaking point. It was time to go cold turkey. And I learned my need for connection and privacy are in constant competition on social media, and Facebook can't resolve either need in a satisfactory way.

Log Off And Live Life

Fahad Faruqui | Posted 03.25.2012

Fahad Faruqui

What's the point of social media when you don't actually interact, exchange ideas and learn from others.

Protecting Your Kids Online: Successfully Guiding Teens In the Challenging Digital Era

George Garrick | Posted 03.13.2012

George Garrick

If you combine the descriptions of kids' behavior, parenting styles, and the types of monitoring solutions -- you get many different permutations and possibilities for protecting kids on social networks.

Protecting Your Kids Online: How Strictly Do You Want to Monitor Your Kids' Social Network Behavior?

George Garrick | Posted 02.13.2012

George Garrick

If used properly, these devices not only protect, but can also help teach kids the right habits. And the goal should be to eventually remove the software or device once the kid has gotten older, or earned the required level of trust.

My Teen Is Addicted To Facebook!

Posted 12.30.2011

Dear Susan, My 15-year old daughter's entire life revolves around her Facebook world. Her schoolwork is suffering and she is irritable whenever we ...

Mindful Social Networking: Going Online Without Losing Your Mind

Ethan Nichtern | Posted 11.17.2011

Ethan Nichtern

Enter the social network. Is it the greatest tool for connection and camaraderie the world has ever seen? Or is it a dangerous time-suck, isolating us in bubbles of anxious voyeurism? Well, it's both.

Letterman Lets You Know If You're Obsessed With Facebook (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

Last night on "The Late Show" David Letterman counted down the "Top 10 Signs You're Obsessed With Facebook." It's always fun to hear older, non-web s...

Help! I'm Addicted to FaceBook!

Tara Stiles | Posted 11.17.2011

Tara Stiles

Pretty much everyone I know has a Facebook account. I use it for emailing, messaging, sharing pictures, and more. That sounds pretty reasonable, rig...