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Navigating Social Media: A Guide for Parents
Empowering Children in the Age of AI: A Guide for Parents
Meet the Cyber Safety Wizard: A Comprehensive Parental Control Companion
Family Media Plan (From HealthyChildren.org)
How to Make a Family Media Plan (From HealthyChildren.org)
Parental Controls (From AT&T)
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Google Android Screen Time Supports
Set parental controls on your child’s cell phone. Visit AT&T ScreenReady to find parental control guides for devices and common apps.
Make your own Family Media Plan to set expectations about technology use in line with your family’s values. Create your plan at HealthyChildren.org
If your child is old enough to drive, have a strict "no phone use while driving" policy. Visit ItCanWait.com and take the pledge to drive distraction-free.
Talk frequently with your child about what they see and experience online. Visit AT&T ScreenReady and HealthyChildren.org for tips and information to have ongoing conversations with your child to keep them safe and healthy, online and offline.
Parents should decide what is best for your family. You can also consider a kids wearable, tablet or flip phone as an alternative. Visit AT&T ScreenReady and HealthyChildren.org for more information and take the questionnaire again when you feel you and your child may be ready.
Roblox Safety Guide (video)
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