2026
Can children bypass parental controls, and how do you reduce the risk?
Yes—children can sometimes bypass parental controls, but the risk drops sharply when the controls are tied to the device account, the screen time passcode…
What Is a Family Media Plan for Children?
What is a family media plan for children?: A family media plan for children is a written agreement for how screens, devices, and content are used at home…
What Is Digital Citizenship for Kids?
What is digital citizenship for kids? It is a 5-step habit for using devices, apps, games, and websites safely, respectfully, and responsibly.
How to Write a Family Internet Use Agreement
How to write a family internet use agreement for children: a family internet use agreement usually works best as 1 page, with 8 to 12 rules, 2 adult-calm…
How to Talk to Kids About Online Strangers and Scams
Use a 5-step online stranger safety conversation: name the risk, show one red flag, practice the pause, teach screenshot-block-report, and name one adult…
How to Report Harassment on Kids’ Social Media Accounts
A child gets harassed on social media? Save the evidence, block the harasser, and report the account in-app. Usually, that is the fastest practical…
How to Set Instagram Privacy Settings for a Child
If you are learning how to set privacy settings on Instagram for a child, the strongest simple setup is 4 controls : private account, message requests…
How old should a child be before using social media?
How old should a child be before using social media?: A child should use social media only when they show social media readiness, not simply when they hit…
When Should a Child Get Their First Smartphone?
At what age should a child get their first smartphone?: most families should consider a child’s first smartphone around age 10 to 14, but only when the…
How to review app permissions on a child’s phone
How to review app permissions on a child’s phone usually takes 10 to 15 minutes and starts with location, microphone, camera, contacts, and photos. This…