Families & Caregivers
Use these resources to review and discuss how technology aligns with your family needs.
Create a Family Media Plan using this interactive resource from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Set media priorities that matter most to your family
- Print or share your finished plan
- Revisit and revise as often as you need
Visit Be Internet Awesome from Google for a variety of digital safety resources for parents and kids.
- Downloadable Family Guide to incorporate and practice good digital habits in your everyday life
- Interland, an online game that makes learning about digital safety and citizenship interactive and fun
- Special Edition of Highlights Magazine with fun, educational activities
- Family guide to supervised experiences on YouTube
- English and Spanish available
Use planners from Common Sense Media to make screen time safe and positive.
- Family Tech planners spark meaningful conversations
- Available for ages 2-8, ages 9-12, and ages 13+
- English and Spanish available
Review Parental Controls for Video Games from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).
- Understand how parental controls work
- FAQ's on managing your child's video game use
- Console and platform-specific explanations and step-by-step instructions
Review A Parent's Guide to AI from InternetMatters.org.
- Learn about the different generative AI tools
- Explore how to support learning, creativity and even bedtime using AI tools at home
Review Instagram's Parent Guide for Helping Your Teen Navigate Instagram Safely.
- Learn about Teen Accounts, safety features, and supervision tools
- See tips for parents and guardians of teens