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This collection of videos and FAQs will help you gain the digital skills you need to use technology. Learn how to access information and find resources to keep your family safe and healthy.

 

 

Building Digital Skills and Staying Safe

Get tech tools to navigate the internet, job search, learn new skills, and keep your family healthy.

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    Free Online Tools for Getting Started with Tech

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    Five Privacy Tips You Shouldn't Ignore

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    What Are the Best Privacy Settings for My Apps and Devices?

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    Consumer Reports Cybersecurity Workshop

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    What Should I Do If I Think My Device Has Been Hacked?

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    Teaching Kids to Protect Their Data and Privacy Online

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    What Are the Deep Web and the Dark Web?

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    Using Smart Devices Safely and Responsibly

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    How Do I Teach My Kid About Clickbait?

     

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    Who is Collecting My Data, And What Are They Doing With It?


 

 

Setting Limits and Creating Healthy Habits

Find tips on creating balance with screen time, and how to handle inappropriate content.

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    4 Tips for Managing TV Shows, Videos, and Apps for the Littlest Kids

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    How Can I Help My Kids Develop Good Screen Time Habits?

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    5 Tips for Managing Media Devices for Kids Age 3 to 8

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    How to Turn Off Autoplay on Your Favorite Platforms

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    Be a Role Model: 4 Ways to Balance Screen Time Around Children

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    5 Tips for Talking to Teens About Pornography

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    What to Do If Your Young Child Sees Pornography

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    What Should I Teach My Child About Safe Online Behavior?

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    5 Ways to Protect Your Kid's Online Privacy


 

 

Social Media and Gaming

Learn the basics on the games and apps that kids love. Plus discover some essential rules for kids of all ages around being social online.

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    6 Things Parents Should Know About Discord

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    What Are Some Basic Social Media Rules for High Schoolers?

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    6 Things Parents Should Know About Fortnite

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    What Are Some Basic Social Media Rules for Middle Schoolers?

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    10 Things Parents Need to Know About Minecraft

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    What Are Some Basic Gaming and Social Media Rules for Elementary Schoolers?

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    Minecraft vs. Roblox

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    Could My Child Be Addicted to Video Games?

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    Help Kids Navigate Viral Social Media Stunts


 

 

Using Tech for Learning

Watch quick "how-to's" on some of the apps your kid's school uses. Plus learn how to choose and use the best apps and sites for learning.

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    Free Educational Apps, Games, and Websites

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    5 Ways to Tell If an App Is Good for Learning

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    Reading Apps, Games, and Websites

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    6 Things Parents Should Know About Google Classroom

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    Best Math Games, Websites, and Apps for Kids

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    6 Tips for Families Using the Seesaw Class App

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    How to Make Meaningful Family Connections Using Media and Tech

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    4 Tips for Parents Using the Class Dojo Mobile App

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    How to Use the Google Translate Mobile App

     


 

 

Mental Health and Well-Being

Help your kids navigate the mental and emotional challenges of being online. Plus learn about apps that can help them cope.

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    5 Apps to Help Kids and Teens with Mental Health Challenges

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    Kids' Mental Health Apps and Websites for Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills, and Professional Support

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    Social Media and Mental Health

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    What Should I Do If My Child Is Bullied Online?

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    Is There a Connection Between Cyberbullying and Suicide?

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    5 Ways to Stop Cyberbullying


 

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