Parent Resources

Common Sense Education

Common Sense Education is an invaluable tool for any person interested in promoting positive digital experiences.

Common Sense Media is a parent resource that offers information relevant to media that kids access (apps, books, games, movies, TV shows.) Their paid service ($3/month or $30/year) allows you to see full reviews of media, rated for their age-appropriateness, educational value, and information on the types of content (language, violence, sex, etc.) that may be present.

Common Sense also includes a blog with research, parenting tips, and activities to help you remain informed on new trends in the digital space.

Additionally a “Parents Need to Know” section provides you with researched-based answers about common questions related to the wellness of children online.

Internet Matters

Internet Matters is a UK-based organization with a host of great information for parents on how to help their kids thrive online.

Check out their specific Social Media Hub which includes guides, concerns, benefits, and resources for parents looking to better understand social media and make informed decisions on their child's social media use.

Center for Cyber Safety and Education

The CCSE hosts I am Cyber Safe, which contains a number of guides useful for parents on a variety of topics. Their guides and lists are available on their Parent Tips website as well as hosted in various sections on our site.

The Social Dilemma

The Social Dilemma (Netflix) is a 2020 documentary outlining the dangers of social media and the immoral practices of some of the largest social media sites. Although the information given is true, please be aware that additional drama is created for the story. Don't panic and instead come up with a plan to talk about their social media usage!

Social Media Wellness by Ana Homayoun

Social Media Wellness is a fantastic book about how to have conversations about social media in a way that engages kids, rather than pushing them away. Although some information is slightly outdated (2017 is like a hundred years ago in the social media world!) the core message, activities, and recommendations are still very much useful.