By Kerry Gallagher
Parents are always thinking about how they can help their kids and teens use technology in a way that promotes well being. To celebrate Safer Internet Day, ConnectSafely partnered with National PTA to create a 1 hour conversation that includes crucial, but easy-to-implement, tips to help you be a better parent and help your teen live a safer online life.
You can watch the webinar or listen to a podcast version while working out or while in the car while driving your kids to all their activities. Some of the helpful informative tips include:
- Financial scams that target teens, including the role AI plays in making them more convincing
- How algorithms shape what teens see based on factors like age and gender, and how to explain this to young people
- How to talk about extremist content and difficult news
- Safety information for gamers using in-game chats or DMs
- How parents can support their child if someone shares their photo without consent
These real situations happen to our kids every day and this 1 hour listen will equip you with preventative knowledge and approaches. That’s what Safer Internet Day is all about: The goal is to promote a safer, better internet, one where everyone is empowered to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. It’s not just about avoiding harm; it’s about understanding how the internet shapes our lives and recognizing our shared responsibility in shaping it for good.
Find out more about Safer Internet Day, including more resources for families and schools, at safer.connectsafely.org.
Find all of our Digital Wellness Tips at ConnectSafely.org/wellnesstips.