Online Safety Resources for Parents of Teens

As parents, we believe it’s our responsibility to protect our children from both in-person and digital threats. The reality, though, is that the digital landscape is changing so rapidly that it can be hard to keep up with the trends and new platforms our kids are connecting with.

At The Healthy Framework Center for Digital Safety, we work hard to keep parents informed about best practices to keep their teens as safe as possible online. Finding a healthy balance between allowing our younger citizens to learn and grow in the digital space but doing it in a way that keeps them safe is a challenging, but necessary task.

Feature Resource Articles

4 Hidden Things Parents Need to Know About Online Gaming

Online (multiplayer) gaming are popular means in which digital peer pressure can push a good kid to do something they normally wouldn’t.

Talking to Teens About Online Safety Without Pushing Them Away

Educating our teens about digital threats is a must, but it needs to be handled tactfully to ensure it’s heard and applied.

Online Dating, DMs, and “Talking Stages”

For many teens, these years are the start of exploring dating and romance. With new digital avenues available, additional precautions need to be taken to stay safe.

How to Spot Fake Emails Trying to Steal Your Information

A thorough list of the sneaky tricks and tactics scammers employ when executing phishing attacks to try and steal your sensitive information.

Why Password Safety Matters and How to Do It Right

Password security tends to be viewed more as an annoyance than a helpful deterrent, but the risks that come with ignoring it are just too great.

What is Cyberbullying? (And How to Spot It)

Real-world examples of what cyberbullying really is and how to spot instances that may not be as obvious but still have the same negative effects.