Parent Resource: Technology and teens

Protecting kids is harder today than it used to be, thanks in large part to technology. We pulled together a list of resources and articles to help you prepare children for the dangers they face online.

Articles

• 10 Things Every Parent With a Connected Kid Needs to Know by PC Magazine

• Parent’s Guide to Education Technology by ConnectSafely

• Teens, Tech + Mental Health by Parent and Teen

• Family Guide to Parental Controls by ConnectSafely

• What Parents Should Know About Technology and Depression by SafeSearchKids

• Parent Guide to Protecting Teens on Social Media by SafeSearchKids

Resources

• Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide by the Office of Technology

• The Tech Wise Family by Andy Crouch (book)

• Common Sense Media: Common Sense Media rates apps, movies, TV shows, books, and more, so parents can feel good about the entertainment and device choices they make for their kids. Their timely parenting advice supports families as they navigate the challenges and possibilities of raising kids in the digital age. Their vision is to help families take charge of their digital choices. If you have a question about an app your kiddo wants to download, this is the place to start.

• Bark: Bark was ranked #1 in Parental Control Apps by Consumers Advocate. Bark’s service proactively monitors text messages, YouTube, emails, and 24 different social networks for potential safety concerns. When Bark’s algorithms detect potential risks, you will get an automat alert via email and text, so you don’t have to comb through every post and text. The cost is $9 a month per family.