The internet can be one of the most dangerous places our children visit each day.
There are so many sexual predators using different apps to try and prey on their innocence. Protecting them starts with educating ourselves.
Refer to the resources below for improving online safety settings.
-SETUP DEVICES-
Apple iPhone or iPad: support.apple.com/en-us/HT202033
Android Phone: support.google.com/android/answer/9417604?hl=en
Entertainment Software Rating Board:
esrb.org/tools-for-parents/family-gaming-guide/setting-up-a-child-account-and-using-parental-controls
Nintendo Switch: en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43021/~/getting-started-with-nintendo-switch
PlayStation: playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5-get-started-set-up
Xbox: support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/getting-started-set-up/set-up-new-series-x-s
-PASSWORD PROTECTION-
Federal Trade Commission: consumer.ftc.gov/articles/creating-strong-passwords-and-other-ways-protect-your-accounts
Microsoft: microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/security-101/what-is-password-protection
MacOS: support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/understand-passwords-mchlp2555/mac
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American Psychological Association: apa.org/topics/social-media-internet/social-media-parent-tips
Australian eSafety Commissioner: esafety.gov.au/parents/issues-and-advice/screen-time
KidsHealth: kidshealth.org/en/parents/monitor-media.html
Parents: parents.com/parentsirl/best-parental-monitoring-apps
StopBullying: stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/digital-awareness-for-parents
-APPROVE-
Apple Family Sharing – Parental Control App https://www.apple.com/family-sharing/
Entertainment Software Rating Board - App for Rating Information: esrb.org/tools-for-parents/mobile-app
Entertainment Software Rating Board – Family Gaming Guide: esrb.org/tools-for-parents/family-gaming-guide
Google Family Link – Parental Control App: families.google/familylink
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Content Protections:
Google Families: families.google/intl/en_us/privacy-and-protections
Internet Matters: internetmatters.org/issues/inappropriate-content/protect-your-child
Parental Controls:
Apple Devices: support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304
Australian eSafety Commission: esafety.gov.au/parents/issues-and-advice/parental-controls
Common Sense Media: commonsensemedia.org/search/parental%20controls
Entertainment Software Rating Board: esrb.org/tools-for-parents/parental-controls
Google Families: families.google/intl/en_us/parental-controls
Google Safety Center: safety.google/families/parental-supervision
-TALK-
ICAC #StartTheConversation – Cyberbullying: icactaskforce.org/resource/RS00250779
ICAC #StartTheConversation – Teens and Screens: icactaskforce.org/resource/RS00250778
ICAC #StartTheConversation – Toddlers Tech: icactaskforce.org/resource/RS00250777
ICAC Sexting Tips for Parents & Youth: icactaskforce.org/resource/RS00048309
Thorn Parents: https://parents.thorn.org/