Parenting Resources

Set boundaries. Ensure your student has a phone-use routine. This prevents from having it interfere with their sleep, homework or other responsibilities.

Have open discussions. Ask your child why they are using social media and if they understand its risks. Ask them how social media makes them feel and have a plan if they start to have negative emotions associated with their use.

Teach social media etiquette. Discuss appropriate behavior on social media. Ensure they carry their core morals on how to treat others as they interact with others virtually.

Set social media rules. Some suggestions are: (1) making their account private, (2) not accept friend requests from people they don't know, (3) having restrictions on what type of content they are allowed to post, consume and/or share.