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Parent’s Guide to Cyberbullying

Parent’s Guide to Cyberbullying

Guides February 2, 2023
In the United States, 59% of teens report that they have experienced harassment and bullying online. Learn about the possible effects and warning signs of cyberbullying and how you can
Cyberbullying
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Parent’s Guide to Going Back to School with Technology

Parent’s Guide to Going Back to School with Technology

Guides August 22, 2022
Sharpened pencils and cool first-day outfits have always been part of the back-to-school fun, but for today’s kids, things aren’t as analog as they used to be. The COVID-19 pandemic
Education & LearningGradeschoolersSchool-ageTeensTweens
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Parent’s Guide to Disinformation and Misinformation Online

Parent’s Guide to Disinformation and Misinformation Online

Guides July 20, 2022
Is that really true?! We’ve all seen the screaming headlines and tempting clickbait. Unfortunately, not all of the information on the internet tells the whole truth, and some of it
GradeschoolersMedia LiteracyPreschoolers (3-5)TeensTweens
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Parent’s Guide to a Child’s First Cell Phone

Parent’s Guide to a Child’s First Cell Phone

Guides July 9, 2022
If your child is begging for a phone because all their friends have one (or if you want to give your child a phone so you can keep in contact
Mobile DevicesSocial-Emotional LearningTweens
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Parent’s Guide to Problematic Interactive Media Use (PIMU)

Parent’s Guide to Problematic Interactive Media Use (PIMU)

Guides May 5, 2022
The world in which young people are growing up today is dramatically different from the world of their parents’ youth. Nearly 100% of teens report having access to a smartphone
Problematic Interactive Media Use (PIMU)
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Parent’s Guide to Video Gaming

Parent’s Guide to Video Gaming

Guides April 4, 2022
A quarter of teens believe they spend too much time playing video games, while a similar share feels they spend too little time doing so. Learn about the effects, both
TeensTweensVideo Games
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Parent’s Guide to Creating Shared Media Use Agreements

Parent’s Guide to Creating Shared Media Use Agreements

Guides April 4, 2022
This guide offers strategies and resources for creating effective shared media use agreements with children of all ages.
GradeschoolersTeensTweens
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Parent’s Guide to Media Literacy & Social-Emotional Learning

Parent’s Guide to Media Literacy & Social-Emotional Learning

Guides April 4, 2022
What is media literacy, and why is it important? Media literacy is the ability to consume, engage with, and create media critically (e.g., identifying fake information on social media and
Media LiteracySocial-Emotional Learning
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Parent’s Guide to Video Game Livestreaming

Parent’s Guide to Video Game Livestreaming

Guides March 30, 2022
In 2020, there were 18.6 billion hours of video gameplay watched on Twitch, where 41% of registered users are aged 16-24. Learn about the benefits and risks of video game
Video Games
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