Websites to help you make informed decisions
Websites to help you make informed decisions
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Parenting today involves raising the first generation of kids growing up with technology all around them — at school, at home, and in their pockets. As you chart the path that feels right for your family, Google is here to help. Check out this site that logs the most asked questions over the past year and beyond. This includes questions like:
How much screen time is appropriate?
When do I get my child their first phone?
How do I keep my kids safe online?
This site doesn't give black-and-white answers. It gives parents resources they can access to that they can make educated decisions that are right for their family.
Google also offers this page of Digital Safety Resources. These include:
Play the game Interland
Google's Digital Wellbeing Family Guide
...and more!
From their website: Common Sense Media rates movies, TV shows, books, and more so parents can feel good about the entertainment choices they make for their kids. We offer the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based ratings and reviews. Our timely parenting advice supports families as they navigate the challenges and possibilities of raising kids in the digital age. Learn how we rate and review and see our founding editors' 10 Beliefs. Our vision: Families taking charge of their digital choices.
Helpful one-pagers of note:
Grades K-5 Family Tips:
Grades K - 12 Family Tips:
This website collects signatures of companies who have voluntarily committed to the Pledge 2020. In summary, the pledge says they will not share Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Click on the list to see if the websites your child is using have made the pledge!
Cell Phones & Devices: A guide for parents/guardians
from Common Sense Media
Explaining the News to Our Kids
from Common Sense Media
Stop Bullying Now
From Stopbullying.gov
Under the resources page find help on what to do when bullying happens
Family Gaming Guide
From the Entertainment Sofware Rating Board website, this guide helps parents make decisions about video games.
Parenting in a Digital World
Written by Fancy Lancy herself, this blog highlights what she uses that works with her family
Photo Sharing Flow Chart
Photo Sharing Flow Chart
Need help explaining what to share and what not to share? This flowchart is meant for ANYONE sharing photos online. Created by Common Sense Media, it is a simple way to understand if you should share. Review it with your kids!
Need help explaining what to share and what not to share? This flowchart is meant for ANYONE sharing photos online. Created by Common Sense Media, it is a simple way to understand if you should share. Review it with your kids!
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