Parent’s Guide to Google Search

Parent’s Guide to Google Search

Note: This guide applies only to Google Search and not other search tools. If you or your children are using other sites, please familiarize yourselves with their settings and safety features. Download the Guide (PDF) How Google Search works While performing a basic...
Parent’s Guide to Twitch

Parent’s Guide to Twitch

Download the Guide (PDF) Live streaming service Twitch continues to defy the short-form video trend that’s popular among teens. Twitch’s interactive streams, which feature everything from live video gaming, music performances and makeup tutorials to “just chatting,”...
Parent’s Guide to Meta Quest Pro

Parent’s Guide to Meta Quest Pro

Download guide (PDF) We hear a lot about virtual reality and the “metaverse,” and we’re seeing Meta and other tech companies launch new devices that give people access to more immersive experiences. These virtual experiences will ultimately evolve into the metaverse,...
Parent’s Guide to Teen Sextortion Scams

Parent’s Guide to Teen Sextortion Scams

Download the Guide (PDF) The FBI has reported a “huge increase” in sextortion scams targeting teens, especially boys 14 to 17. According to the Cyberbullying Research Center, 5% of teens have been the target of sextortion, and only one-third told their parents. The...
Parent’s Guide to Amazon Fire TV

Parent’s Guide to Amazon Fire TV

Download Free Guide (PDF) What is Fire TV, and how much does it cost? Amazon Fire TV is a media player that streams video, music, and games to your TV. It plugs into the HDMI port of your television and turns any modern TV into a smart TV. There are several models,...
Parent’s & Educator’s Guide to Media Literacy & False Information

Parent’s & Educator’s Guide to Media Literacy & False Information

By Kerry Gallagher, JD and Larry Magid, Ed.D. Download the Full Guide (PDF) Download the Quick-Guide (PDF) We hear a lot about misinformation, disinformation and “fake news,” but whatever you call it, it’s a symptom of much larger problems, including the lack of media...