resources
and articles used to write this book
Resources
for Parents and Families
- Family
Tech Consultations -
Personalized guidance for managing digital exposure and promoting digital
citizenship
- Apple
Family Sharing - Set up parental
controls and manage child accounts on Apple devices
- Google
Family Link - Monitor child
activity and set digital ground rules on Android devices
- Instagram
Parental Controls -
Set time limits, view follower lists, and more
- TikTok
Family Pairing - Link parent and
child accounts to set content restrictions
- YouTube
Restricted Mode - Filter out
inappropriate content for kids
Articles
on Online Safety Topics
- Keeping
Children and Youth Safe Online -
Overview of online safety issues and prevention strategies
- Warning Signs a Young Person May Be the Target of
Sexual Abuse Online -
Identifying potential grooming behavior
- FAQ: How do people sexually exploit children and youth
online? - Understanding online
exploitation tactics
- Media Literacy – Why talk about it? -
Importance of ongoing digital literacy education for families
- Social Media Test Drive -
Simulated scenarios to prepare youth for digital citizenship
Platform-Specific
Safety Guides
- Facebook
Family Safety Center -
Resources for parents, teens, and educators
- Instagram
Safety Center - Parent's Guide,
Family Center, and privacy/safety features
- Snapchat
Safety & Privacy Center -
In-app reporting, Family Center, and safety resources
- TikTok
Safety Center - Guardian Guide,
Safety & Privacy controls, and well-being guides
- Twitter
Safety - Advice on passwords,
critical thinking, and reporting violations
Special
Needs Considerations
- Supporting your neuodiverse teen to be safe and
positive on Social Media -
TechSafe guide
- When I Share Pictures -
Social narrative worksheet for children with SEND
- Is My Child Being Cyberbullied? -
Video on recognizing cyberbullying for SEND youth
- Live Streaming guide -
Risks and safety tips for SEND youth
- Managing Screen Time with your neurodivergent child or
young person - TechSafe guide
- Understanding ADHD: Age-Appropriate Resources for Children
& Teens - This
resource provides interactive booklets and activity books designed to help
children understand and manage ADHD
- Teacher’s Guide to ADHD in the Classroom by the Child Mind Institute
- This guide offers insights into how ADHD affects children in the
classroom and strategies for educators to support them
- Staying Safe on Social Media and Online by the Foundation for
People with Learning Disabilities - This guide includes tips for staying
safe online, specifically tailored for individuals with learning
disabilities.
- Online Activities & Social Media for Teenagers with LD and
ADHD -
This resource provides information on how online activities and social
media can be used positively by teenagers with learning difficulties and
ADHD.
- ADHD Foundation Resources - The ADHD Foundation offers various resources to support the development of social skills and interactions for children with ADHD
- The Role Of Social Media In Education - JBCN International School
- How Social Media is Reshaping Today's Education System - Georgetown University
- Internet and Digital Media Safety Prevention | Stop It Now
- Social media in education - Wikipedia
- Benefits and Drawbacks of Social Media in Education - WCER
Useful Resources and Contacts
Navigating the complexities of social media safety and digital
wellbeing can be challenging. To assist you further, here is a list of resources
and contacts that can provide additional support and information.
Online Safety Resources
- StaySafeOnline: Powered by the National Cyber Security
Alliance, this website offers tips, tools, and resources to help users stay
safe online. (www.staysafeonline.org)
- Common Sense Media: Provides education and advocacy to
families to promote safe technology and media for children.
(www.commonsensemedia.org)
- Cyberbullying Research Center: Offers resources for
parents, educators, and policymakers to understand, prevent, and respond to
cyberbullying. (www.cyberbullying.org)
Mental Health Support
- BetterHelp: An online portal providing access to
licensed therapists for e-counselling. (www.betterhelp.com)
- Mind: A mental health charity offering information and
support for anyone facing mental health issues. (www.mind.org.uk)
Privacy Tools
- Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF): Defends civil
liberties in the digital world and provides tools to protect user privacy.
(www.eff.org)
- PrivacyTools: Provides knowledge and tools to protect
your privacy against global mass surveillance. (www.privacytools.io)
Parental Control Solutions
- Qustodio: A platform for parental control, offering
tools to manage children's internet activity. (www.qustodio.com)
- Net Nanny: Software that provides comprehensive web
filtering to protect children from harmful content. (www.netnanny.com)
Legal Assistance
- Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): A platform to
report cybercrime to the FBI. (www.ic3.gov)
- Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC): Focuses
on protecting privacy, freedom of expression, and democratic values in the
information age. (www.epic.org)
Cybersecurity Education
- Cybrary: Offers free and crowd-sourced cybersecurity
and IT learning. (www.cybrary.it)
- SANS Cyber Aces Online: Provides free courses on the
fundamentals of cybersecurity. (www.cyberaces.org)
Contacting Social Media Platforms
- Facebook Help Center: For reporting issues or learning
about Facebook's features. (www.facebook.com/help)
- X Support: For assistance with Twitter account issues.
(support.twitter.com)
- Instagram Help Center: For help with Instagram accounts
and reporting problems. (help.instagram.com)