Social Media has become much more prevalent in the daily lives of adults and children. Our goal is to share the importance and tools to be kind online, create screen-free zones, stay safe, and choose good media.
It's time to address the dark side of social media. 1 in 5 teens face online harassment, while 1 in 4 contemplate suicide. Let's create safer online spaces and foster open conversations to protect our youth. Join the movement today!
Keep the conversation going
Chat regularly with your kids about what they’re seeing in media and how it makes them feel.
Help them spot the tricky stuff
Teach them to recognize ads, fake content, and when something online just isn’t right.
Show them how to talk about media
Think out loud, share your thoughts, and really listen when they share theirs.
Teach kids to pause before posting
Encourage them to think, “Would I say this face-to-face?” before texting or commenting.
Talk about online behavior together
Use real examples to discuss how to handle toxic or hurtful situations in a better way.
Have a cyberbullying plan
Make sure they know what to do and who to talk to if something goes wrong online.
Set screen-free zones and times
Keep meals, bedrooms at night, and car rides free from screens.
Delay social media use
Wait until at least age 13 and stay involved in how your child uses it.
Create a device plan for school
Talk about when, where, and how devices should be used during the school day.
Make a weekly screen schedule
Choose days that are okay for screen, plan screen-free times, and stick to one screen at a time.
Protect key routines
Keep screens off before school, during family time, and in the hour before bed.
Support healthy sleep habits
Avoid screens at night and keep devices out of bedrooms during sleep.
Set safety and privacy rules
Use strong privacy settings and make sure kids know not to chat with strangers online.
Keep media age-appropriate
Limit screen time for little ones and help kids avoid videos or sites that aren’t meant for them.
Teach kids to be kind and careful online
Talk about not oversharing and how to treat others with respect in texts, games, and posts.
Be intentional with media choices
Focus on content that’s creative, educational, or encourages kindness.
Stay involved with what kids use
Review games and apps together before they play or download them.
Make a plan for spending and trying media
Talk about online purchases and try new content as a family while removing what doesn’t work.
Planning family movie nights
Schedule things like movie nights to enjoy and connect through media.
Co-viewing media as a learning tool
Talk with your kids during and after watching to connect and help our kids learn.
Make media a shared activity
Playing apps and games or watching videos together as a family.