“TikTok will just latch on to your interest and your vulnerability and amplify that relentlessly.”

#TikTok #MentalHealth #Parenting
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“Teens can feel immense shame in cases of sextortion, afraid that their family and friends will see the photos and judge them.”

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“Many parents don’t dive into this sort of thing until something negative happens – but by then they’re reacting, not purposely planning with foresight.”

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Please don't give your children unfettered, unfiltered, and unmonitored access to tech. 🙅‍♀️

#ParentingTips #ChildSafety #Technology

🚨 PSA For #Parents : Just because the app rating says that at 13 your child is 'allowed' to be on social media doesn't mean that at 13 they're ready for it.

#DelayIsTheWay #SocialMedia #ParentingTips

👉 Need help blocking social media apps on your child’s devices or looking for a phone for your teen that has ZERO ACCESS to #SocialMedia on it?

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Talk with your kid about the importance of location privacy and be prepared to have the conversation more than once!

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Whether an online predator has contacted them, they’re being bullied, or they’ve come across something that just made them feel uncomfortable – make sure they know that they can ALWAYS come to you.

#ChildSafety #ParentingTip

Exactly what apps have disappearing messages? When do they disappear and is there a way to recover them? 👀 We dive into all the answers below! 👇

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'When I was 13, I met a 32-year-old man on a flip phone that I had been given, which had trials for free chat rooms on it. He was a secret friend for me because I was lonely.”

Read the rest of Edith’s story. 👇
FTND
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“My son is 13, and we’re starting to explore #SocialMedia (very, very slowly). He’s quiet, shy, and definitely not a kid I’ll need to worry about a lot of things with. Is #Snapchat more dangerous than I’m suspecting?”

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“The girl downloaded the Discord app on her phone because her middle school art teacher encouraged students to use it to share their work.”

#Discord #Parenting #ChildSafety
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🍿 🎬 When you settle in for a rewatch of some of your favorite 90’s movies, the life lessons they teach can also apply to #Parenting and raising kids now that we’re older!

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“It is all too common to simply hand your child an old iPhone. This episode breaks down why you should NOT do that very thing.”

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🚨 Burner phones have become a growing trend among teens.

💥 TIP: Oftentimes it’s an old Apple device. Keep your old iPhones locked away or out of the house entirely.

#Parenting #OnlineSafety
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It’s not always easy for teens to tell you how they’re *really* doing.

❓Questions like these can help create an opportunity for your kid to open up so that you can be there to encourage and support them.

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'With all the pressure out there, it's crucial for parents to be extra aware of how their teens are feeling about food, eating, and their body image.'

#EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek
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“The vast world of child-influencer followers on #Instagram includes men who have been charged with or convicted of sex crimes, and those who engage in forums where child sexual abuse imagery, including of girls on Instagram, is shared.”

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#ChildSafety

If you’re on the fence about allowing Snapchat, this is your sign to WAIT. 🚫

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“My 14-year-old doesn’t have any #SocialMedia (we want to wait as long as possible), but it seems like school clubs, extracurricular activities, and sports all increasingly rely on social media apps for announcements. What should I do?”

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