• Keep screens out of the bedroom: Children should not sleep with a cell phone or tablet in their room.
• Approve and review games: Parents must check and approve all games installed across different devices.
• Connect on social media: Follow or become friends with your children on their social media accounts.
• Use content filtering: While not 100% foolproof, use CleanBrowsing DNS whenever possible to block inappropriate content: cleanbrowsing.org
• Maintain email access: If your child uses social media, ensure the account is linked to an email address that you can access.
• Set up profiles together: The initial social media profile should be created jointly by the parent and the child.
• Lead by example: Parents and guardians must model healthy digital habits themselves.
• Establish clear boundaries: Set firm rules regarding daily screen time limits.
• Stay involved: Actively show interest in what your children are doing and watching online.
