Opens in a new tab

“friends” collection

  • March 25, 2013

    5 Reasons Why Social Media Might Actually Be Good for your Child

    WARNING: The repeated use of Social Media can be dangerous to your child's well-being. Should we have a Surgeon General’s warning label slapped onto each and every social media site out there? What about some sort of age rating system like we have for movies, music and video games? No, of course not. The Internet is all about freedom of…

    Read more →
    HTD-surgeon-general-warning-social-media
  • August 5, 2011

    10 Ideas for Facebook Parental Controls and What You Can Do Until They Are There

    Facebook needs parental controls - although I will bet that if you ask kids between the ages of 13 and 16, they would say that it definitely does NOT need ANY type of parental control whatsoever. But, being a parent and a bit of a social media junkie, I know that something is definitely needed. Children are simply too young…

    Read more →
    HTD_facebook_pacifier2

About HighTechDad

Michael Sheehan (“HighTechDad”) is an avid technologist, writer, journalist, content marketer, blogger, tech influencer, AI investigator, husband, and father of 3 girls living in the San Francisco Bay Area. This site covers technology, consumer electronics, Parent Tech, SmartHomes, AI, gadgets, software, hardware, parenting “hacks,” and other tips & tricks.

Uh-oh! It looks like you're using an ad blocker.

HighTechDad.com relies on ads to provide free content and sustain my operations. By turning off your ad blocker for HighTechDad, you help support me and ensure I can continue offering valuable content without any cost to you.

I truly appreciate your understanding and support. Thank you for considering disabling your ad blocker for this website!

Cheers, Michael ("HighTechDad")