Moms and dads are hurting their kids through ‘exploitative’ viral ‘sharenting’ trend

Moms and dads are hurting their kids through ‘exploitative’ viral ‘sharenting’ trend

Health experts are warning parents not to excessively share details about their children on social media, cautioning that doing so can have long-lasting effects on their mental health. According to an article by the Cleveland Clinic, “sharenting” refers to “the act of digital oversharing, of excessively posting information, pictures, stories or updates about your child’s life.” Examples … Read more

‘Sharenting’ can leave your baby exposed to ID theft risk — before they’re even born: study

‘Sharenting’ can leave your baby exposed to ID theft risk — before they’re even born: study

They’re robbing the cradle — while it’s still empty. During the nine months it takes to cook their little buns in the oven, most expecting mommies find pleasure in plastering pregnancy announcements, ultrasound pics and baby bump progress photos all over social media.  However, the plumb precious pastime — known as sharenting, a portmanteau of … Read more