WHAT'S OUT THERE?

• Snapchat: redefining how our children measure friendship. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/parents-ultimate-guide-to-snapchat

• Instagram: can erode young people’s self-worth. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/parents-ultimate-guide-to-instagram

• YouTube: can include harmful content aimed at kids https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/parents-ultimate-guide-to-youtube

• Tiktok: cringe compilations Parents' Ultimate Guide to TikTok

• Fortnite: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/parents-ultimate-guide-to-fortnite

5 Tips to Help Students Balance Their Media Lives

• Create screen-free times and zones

• Try parental controls

• Establish clear family rules

• Watch and play together

• Help kids identify healthy behaviors