Social Media/Gaming
This section features our popular Social Media Resource Guide for Parents, plus all things tech. Learn more about screen time and finding a better balance with devices.
Tips and Tools
- YSB Social Media Resource Guide
- Social Media and Devices: Tips for Parents and Families
- Screen Time FAQ
- THINK Before You Post
- Social-Media-Lingo-Glossary
- Device Contract – CommonSenseMedia
- Screen Time Family Goal Plan
- 7 Steps to Good Digital Parenting
- Protecting Youth from Online Aggression
- 50 Ways to Do a Family Digital Detox – Storyberries.com
- Center on Media and Child Health – Tip Sheets
- Bullying: Tips for Parents
- SCREENAGERS Discussion Guide
- ‘LIKE’ Documentary – Tips for Managing Social Media
- Family Media Plan
- Media Guidelines for Kids of All Ages
- Parent Guide to Fortnite
- Video Game Addiction: Symptom Checklist
Articles
- Texting and Driving
- Learning to Disconnect
- Everything You Need to Know About Minecraft – CommonSenseMedia
- 3 Ways to Keep Kids Safe and Kind Online
- My Child Viewed Porn – Now What
- Is Social Media Ruining Our Social Skills?
- Love Is Digital – LoveIsRespect.org
- Got FOMO? Practical Tips for Easing Kids’ Social Media Anxiety – CommonSenseMedia
- Dont Hate the Weapon – Hate the Game
- Growing Up Digital – Summary
- Homework vs. YouTube: Tips for Reducing Distractions – Dr. Dave Walsh