We’ve put together an overview of what parents and caregivers can do to keep connected with their children and protect them from online harms.

It’s called the Five Circles of Online Safety and the actions to take spell out “FAMILY”.

A Family Tech Agreement (Tech Contract) is an agreement between parents and kids that lists the expectations and rules for the devices kids are going to be using.

Sometimes it’s also called a Family Media Agreement. This contract can be adjusted and modified as kids grow up and want more freedom.

Every parent wants to know WHEN kids should have access to smartphones, tablets, social media and we’ve got all the answers you need in this Guide to Digital Milestones for Kids.

You’ll learn what you should be doing to protect your kids online and prepare for their new freedoms at every age.

Before you go buy the latest smartphone or even shuffle through the junk drawer to revive your old smartphone, take a minute to identify your needs and your child’s needs.

Your child probably doesn’t NEED to own a smartphone with access to the 4 billion people on the internet with all levels of good to bad ideas. Especially if they’re 12 or under.

Sextortion is when someone coerces you to send explicit videos or photos online then threatens to share them publicly if you don’t give them what they want - either pay them, give them more explicit images or meet in person.

Sextortion is a serious crime and potentially life-threatening issue. Parents and teachers need to know how to help kids avoid it and all of the repercussions that come with it.

If you’ve ever heard “I’m bored!” five minutes into the weekend—or summer break—you’re not alone.

Grab our printout: 100+ Boredom Busting Activities for Kids here!

Help your kids thrive with time away from digital devices so they can grow into well-rounded, resilient humans.