
Digital Parenting 101
New to digital parenting? Here are some tips and tricks.
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An age-based guide to parental controls and internet safety for kids

Say what?
Text abbreviations and acronyms for parents to know.
Cheugy [chew-gee]
- Someone who is out of date, or trying too hard
- The opposite of trendy

Parent-proven tip
I pause Wi-Fi on the weekends before they wake up, then unpause it after they’ve done their chores.
Sarah Werle Kimmel

Sarah is a digital parenting coach and family tech expert. She started Family Tech LLC to help families understand and manage the technology in their homes.
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Take the conversation offline with these tools.
Put it in writing.
Download this contract template so everyone knows the house rules about using devices and technology at home.
Some pregame rules.
If you don't know anything about gaming, read this.
Get the facts on cyberbullying.
7 in 10 young people experience cyberbullying by the age of 18.
Convert your worries to wisdom.
Review these screen time guidelines established by the Family Online Safety Institute.
Keep calm and talk on.
Before you hand over the phone, make sure it’s ready for your child to use. Change device settings, add parental controls and keep the conversation going.
Don’t leave them to their own devices.
Before they get that new device, make sure they understand the new rules, too.
Talking with your kids about online safety.
Review this list of questions together so everyone knows how to stay safe online.
What you say online stays online.
This checklist helps your kids understand how to be a good digital citizen.
Talk, don’t stalk.
If only it was this easy, but it’s definitely a good place to start.