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Technology Resources for Families

 

15 Sites and Apps Kids are Heading to Beyond Facebook

 

7 Dangerous Apps that Parents Need to Know About

 

Chatting With Your Kids About Being Online Great downloadable resource for families

 

Common Sense Media Designed to support and empower families in raising kids who think critically, participate responsibly, and behave ethically in their online lives.

 

Digital Life: Our Kids Connected Culture Great article from PBS Parents on children and media

 

FCC's Lifeline Program where broadband will be a part of the program starting in December 2016.

 

Internet Essentials from Comcast For families and students that qualify, Comcast offers $9.95/mo. internet access and $149.99 computer purchase

 

Internet Safety Tips for Middle School Kids

 

K-5 Family Media Agreement

 

Kids, Parents and Video Games Ratings & parental controls can help you learn about the games your kids want to play and help you make sure they’re playing according to your rules.

 

LGBTQ cyberbullying: A guide for parents and educators

 

MARC Resources for Parents/Guardians Bullying and Cyberbullying resources for parents from the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University

 

OnGuard Online A great site from the Federal Trade Commission that contains information on all things related to staying safe online.

 

Parenting in the Digital World Community tech night presentation

 

Stop Cyberbullying Before it Starts Print this guide from the National Crime Prevention Council

 

The Joan Ganz Cooney Center The Joan Ganz Cooney Center focuses on the challenges of educating children in a rapidly changing media landscape.

 

Understanding Mobile Apps Great resource from the Federal Trade Commission