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Joseph Pratt

Joseph Pratt is a researcher and writer for Gabb Wireless. He grew up in Northwestern Missouri in the small town of Cameron, which he does not get to visit often enough. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in English from Brigham Young University. He is a hopeless dreamer who wants to change the world. This desire attracted him to Gabb Wireless in the first place, and he finds immense fulfillment in helping parents empower their children. He currently lives in Orem, Utah, with his wife, Gaby.

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Posts by Joseph Pratt

Is My Child Addicted to Video Games?

DEC 01, 21

Talking to Teens about Distracted Driving

DEC 08, 21

How Can I Motivate My Child?

DEC 08, 21

Breaking News: Surgeon General’s Youth Mental Health Advisory

FEB 03, 22

TikTok Challenge Leads to Adolescent Arrests: The Airsoft Shooting Challenge

MAR 09, 22

Media Literacy Defined: Answering 4 Common Questions

MAR 10, 22

Teaching Kids to Set Boundaries Around Technology

MAR 16, 22

Is TikTok Safe for Kids?

MAR 24, 22

Teaching Teens How to Drive Safely

MAR 30, 22

How the Oculus Puts Children at Risk

MAR 31, 22

Teenagers and Sleep Deprivation

MAR 31, 22

A Parent’s Guide to Inappropriate Emojis

APR 06, 22

Is Discord Safe for Kids?

APR 11, 22

Signs of Grooming: How to Protect Your Kids

APR 14, 22

How to Protect Children From Online Predators

APR 21, 22

How Social Media Companies Turn Kids Into a Product: The Cost of Social Media

APR 27, 22

ADHD: How Music Can Help Your Child Focus

APR 28, 22

Online Grooming Awareness

MAY 04, 22

What Is the Metaverse?

MAY 11, 22

Sextortion: Five Ways Predators Blackmail Kids

MAY 18, 22

What to Do When You Find Your Child’s Finsta: Why Kids Create Fake and Secret Instagram Accounts

MAY 24, 22

Social Media on Body Image: A Question of Comparison

MAY 25, 22

A Parent’s Guide to Virtual Reality: Metaverse Madness

MAY 26, 22

50 Fun Screen-Free Activities to Have a Blast this Summer

JUN 16, 22

Is Roblox Safe for Kids? Big Dangers on the Supposed Kid’s Game

JUN 23, 22

Is Twitch Safe for Kids?

JUN 29, 22

Freedom to Roam: The Benefits of Unstructured Play

JUN 30, 22

How to Talk to Kids About Sexting: Legal and Lasting Consequences

JUL 07, 22

The Impact of Violent Music Lyrics on Kids

JUL 14, 22

Is WhatsApp Safe for Kids?

JUL 20, 22

Does Instagram Affect Body Image?

JUL 21, 22

How Does Music Affect You?

JUL 28, 22

How Can I Help My Kids Make Friends?

AUG 03, 22

What Is Digital Citizenship? Be Empowered to Teach These Essential Skills

AUG 11, 22

What is NGL?

AUG 18, 22

Five Ways Kids Can Become Expert Digital Citizens

SEP 14, 22

Four Common Questions About Sextortion

SEP 21, 22

From Sexting to Sextortion: What Kids Need to Know

OCT 27, 22

Is Among Us Safe for Kids?

DEC 07, 22

What are the 4 Types of Parenting Styles?

MAR 08, 23

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