Today’s digital world is full of threats including dangerous apps disguised as harmless games, online predators, social media addiction, and relentless cyberbullying. Here, we are providing resources for parents to know exactly what to look for — and how parents can fight back with powerful tools and expert-backed strategies to reclaim control over their child’s digital life and guard their mental and emotional health in a tech-driven world.
Excessive device use is rewiring young brains, disrupting sleep, fueling
Thinking of allowing your child to have a smartphone?
Wait until Grade 8 (or later)
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Resources for more information
- LandlineKids.org
- Can’t Look Away documentary
- Screen Strong - a great resource for info on kids & brain development
- Screen Free Sleep
- How Instagram is Failing Kids
- ABCD study: Social media and smartphone impacts on early adolescents This study showed both high and increasing addictive screen use trajectories were associated with suicidal behaviors, suicidal ideation, and worse mental health in youths.
- Digital Independence Pledge