Privacy & Safety
Keeping our private information to ourselves is so important. What are some ways to protect your information, accounts and devices? [5-18]
Bonus Talk! [5-18]
How do we make strong passwords?
Let’s practice creating a really tough password together.
Strong passwords usually have a combination of at least 8 letters, numbers and symbols. You should also avoid using personal information like your name or birthdate in your passwords.
Common Sense Media shares some good rules for user names and passwords.
Privacy settings on our devices help us decide who can see the things we share and do online, like our location and photos. Which privacy settings do we want to work on together? [5-18]
It is important to protect ourselves when we are on our devices or online. [CHILD], how will you protect yourself? [5-18]
[CHILD], what else will you do to protect your information and stay safe online? [5-14]
Communications
Talking to others through a device can sometimes lead to misunderstandings and upset feelings. If this happens: [5-14]
Communicating through a device can sometimes lead to "digital drama" among peers. We may also come across hate speech, trolling, and other negative interactions when we are online. [15-18]
We want to represent ourselves and our family well when we post online, share in ways that respect the feelings of others, and keep ourselves safe. What things are OK to share online? [5-18]
Bonus Talk! [15-18]
You will be entering the world of college or careers soon.
How might the things you share online make a first impression to an employer or college admittance officer?
Media Choices
There is so much information online, but not all of it is meant for kids. [ADULT], which content is appropriate for [CHILD]? [5-18]
Settings can help us control what we can download, search for, or access online. Which settings will our family use? [5-14]
Hidden
Not all screen time is created equal! [5-14]
Use the sliders below to show how many hours of screen time can be devoted to each activity. [5-14]
That's a lot of time! Consider adjusting your hours.
How many hours can [ADULT] spend on a device outside of the workday? (Not including time spent using the device as an assistive technology.) [5-14]
That's a lot of time! Consider adjusting your hours.
Let's talk about what type of content makes us feel good and what makes us feel scared, confused, sad, or uncomfortable. [5-18]
What strategies can our family use to avoid inappropriate content? [5-11]
[CHILD], what strategies will you try to avoid inappropriate content? [12-18]
Not everything we see online is true. [5-11]
Misinformation exists online in many forms. Can you agree that not everything you see online is true? [12-18]
Bonus Talk! [5-18]
What is something each of you has seen online that has made you stop and wonder if it were true?
What strategies do you each use when trying to sort out fact from fiction online?
Watch these videos about Navigating Digital Information to develop skills that help you better evaluate the information you read online.
Health & Wellness
Screens can affect our physical and emotional health. Let's talk about ways to keep our minds and bodies healthy. [5-18]
[CHILD] and [ADULT], what else can you agree to do to keep your bodies healthy? [5-18]
Many teens struggle to balance school work, activities, and social lives while still getting enough sleep. What healthy sleep habits will you practice? [15-18]
The media we engage with can have both positive and negative impacts on our mood, self-esteem, and overall mental health. [5-18]
The way we use our devices can imporve or worsen our moods. What can we agree to as a family to help support our mental health? [5-18]
Being constantly connected online can make peer pressure or the need to be perfect hard to resist. What strategies will you use to avoid some of the peer pressure that comes with being connected? [12-18]
Some families find it helpful to set device-free times or spaces to help achieve a healthy balance. [5-18]
We all make mistakes online sometimes. [5-18]
Keeping Promises
Keeping our promises [5-18]
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