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Practical resources organized by topic. No guilt, no panic—just clear guidance for navigating digital parenting.
Help your family spend less time online and more time connecting in person. These strategies focus on creating healthy defaults.
No devices during meals
Keep phones and tablets away from the dinner table. This helps everyone focus on conversation and connection.
Devices charge outside bedrooms
Create a charging station in a common area. This prevents late-night scrolling and helps with sleep.
Ask before downloading apps
Require permission before any new app downloads. This gives you a chance to review privacy and content.
Share passwords with parents
Parents should have access to device passwords. This is about safety, not surveillance.
Take a break every hour
Set a timer for 60 minutes of screen time, then take a 10-minute break. Move your body, look outside.
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Teach kids about privacy, what stays online forever, and how to handle strangers and scams—using calm, age-appropriate language.
Privacy Basics
Help kids understand what information is private and why it matters.
- Never share full name, address, school name, or phone number
- Don't share passwords (except with parents)
- Understand that "free" apps often collect your data
Permanence: What Goes Online Stays Online
Help kids understand that screenshots, downloads, and shares mean content can spread beyond their control.
- Before posting, ask: "Would I want my teacher/grandparent to see this?"
- Explain that deleting doesn't mean it's gone forever
- Talk about digital footprints
Strangers & DMs
Set clear rules about who kids can talk to online and what to do if a stranger contacts them.
- Only message people you know in real life
- If a stranger contacts you, tell a parent immediately
- Never meet up with someone you only know online
- Don't share photos with strangers
Scams & Phishing
Teach kids to recognize suspicious messages and offers.
- If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is
- Never click links from people you don't know
- Ask a parent before entering any contest or giveaway
- Real companies won't ask for your password
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Ready-to-use scripts for common conversations. Adjust the language for your child's age and your family's values.
Can I have social media?
Can I have social media?
When to use: When your child asks about social media platforms
"I understand you're interested in [Instagram/TikTok/etc.]. Right now, the minimum age is 13, and many experts recommend waiting even longer. Let's talk about what you're hoping to do there, and we can find safer alternatives that let you [create/connect/learn] without the risks."
Key Points:
- Most platforms require age 13+
- We can find safer alternatives
- Let's discuss what you want to do online
What to do if you see something scary
What to do if you see something scary
When to use: Before problems arise—set expectations early
"If you see something online that scares you, confuses you, or makes you uncomfortable: close the app, come tell me or another trusted adult right away. You won't get in trouble—we want to help. We can talk about what you saw and why it was upsetting."
Key Points:
- Close the app immediately
- Tell a trusted adult
- You won't get in trouble
- We can talk about it together
Setting screen time limits
Setting screen time limits
When to use: When establishing new screen time boundaries
"We're going to set some limits on screen time so you have time for other things you enjoy—playing outside, reading, spending time with family. We'll use a timer, and when it goes off, we'll take a break together."
Key Points:
- Limits help make time for other activities
- We'll use timers to keep track
- Taking breaks is important
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