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Teaching Kids to Be Smart About Social Media

Helping children and teens navigate social media safely, responsibly, and thoughtfully

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Teaching Kids to Be Smart About Social Media

Helping children and teens navigate social media safely, responsibly, and thoughtfully

Resource Type

Publications and Briefs

Implementation Stage(s)

Plan and Prepare

Resource Type

Publications and Briefs

Implementation Stage(s)

Plan and Prepare

Resource Details

Implementation Stages

Plan and Prepare

Setting(s)

Family Support

Topic Area(s)

Family and Relationships

Description

This KidsHealth resource helps parents and caregivers understand both the benefits and risks of social media use among children and teens. The article explores topics such as cyberbullying, online privacy and safety, digital footprints, mental health, inappropriate content, and excessive screen time. It also provides practical guidance for teaching responsible online behavior, including using privacy settings, thinking carefully before posting, treating others respectfully, and creating a family plan for social media use. 

Developers

Nemours KidsHealth® 

Keep the Momentum Going

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    10 Ways to Teach Children How to Use Social Media Responsibly

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    Buckling the Social Media Seatbelt SuperCourse

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    Guiding the Digital Generation: Social Media Essentials for Youth-serving Professionals

Description

This KidsHealth resource helps parents and caregivers understand both the benefits and risks of social media use among children and teens. The article explores topics such as cyberbullying, online privacy and safety, digital footprints, mental health, inappropriate content, and excessive screen time. It also provides practical guidance for teaching responsible online behavior, including using privacy settings, thinking carefully before posting, treating others respectfully, and creating a family plan for social media use. 

Developers

Nemours KidsHealth® 

Resource Details

Implementation Stages

Plan and Prepare

Setting(s)

Family Support

Topic Area(s)

Family and Relationships

Keep the Momentum Going

Related resources for further exploration

  • resource logo

    Practical Tools

    10 Ways to Teach Children How to Use Social Media Responsibly

  • resource logo

    Trainings and Webinars

    Buckling the Social Media Seatbelt SuperCourse

  • course logo

    eCourse

    Guiding the Digital Generation: Social Media Essentials for Youth-serving Professionals