It might often feel like you’re competing with social media and the television to get your child’s attention. Read some great ideas for incorporating a tech-free fun night into the family’s weekly schedule.
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How to Handle Cyberbullying (15 Experts Share Tips for Your Family)
With recent statistics showing that only 20-30% of students tell an adult when they’re being bullied, it is more important than ever for parents to teach them how to handle cyberbullying.
Is the Yubo App Safe for Kids?
Nicknamed “Tinder for Snapchat” and “Tinder for Teens”, the Yubo app markets itself as a way to make new friends. But not everyone on the app may be who they say they are.
Fixing Social Media Mishaps (Tips For Parents & Students)
Social media mishaps are bound to happen but how you react will make all of the difference for your digital footprint, online reputation, and search results. Being prepared is the best method for preventing a mistake. So, we asked 11 experts to share their tips for overcoming social media mishaps.
Randonautica App Can Create Dangerous “Adventures”
The Randonautica app markets itself as a “Choose Your Own Adventure Reality Game” where players are sent to random locations. It might sound enticing and exciting to students, but safety is a major concern with this app.
25 Easy Tips for Using Social Media Responsibly
Negative social media use can lead to some serious consequences, like missed job opportunities or college rejections. Read these tips from social media safety experts to teach kids how to stay safe, positive, and responsible whenever they go online.
Discord App Parent Guide (Video)
Discord is a free voice, video, and text chat app for gamers. Even though the Discord Chat app has built-in safety features, it’s important for parents to be aware that the app can still be dangerous for students. Learn how to keep your family safe on the Discord app.
Digital Detox: How Parents Can Encourage Social Media Breaks
Do you and your kids always pick up your devices when you’re bored? Your family could benefit from a digital detox. Learn how to encourage everyone in your family to find a better balance with online and offline activities.
Zynn App: The New TikTok App Copycat That Pays Users
The Zynn app is a new Chinese-owned TikTok copycat app that pays people to watch videos and refer friends. This Zynn app guide explains how the app works and why there are lots of privacy, data, and safety concerns for young users.
Fortnite: What Parents Need To Know
Fortnite: Battle Royale is a free, multiplayer game that is incredibly popular with students. The concept of the game is simple – the last player to survive the battle wins. But this isn’t a traditional war game.
8 Ways To Be A Present Parent & Avoid Digital Distractions
Digital distractions are now a daily struggle for many moms and dads. Read expert advice on how to be a more present parent in today’s digital world, even while working from home.
WhatsApp: Free Messaging App (Student & Parent Guide)
WhatsApp is easy to use and offers several free ways for people to connect, without using their smartphone’s data or minutes. This guide will help parents and educators understand the app and help students who use it stay safe.
Facebook App Guide For Parents (and Students)
Students tend to stay away from the social media platform Facebook, although it can be a great tool to help students Shine Online™.
Netflix App: Safety Guide for Parents
The Netflix app allows users to stream or download popular movies and shows from a mobile device. Learn to use the app’s new parental controls here.
Finstagram: What Parents Should Know
Finstagram (Finsta) is a fake (or second) Instagram account. Students get a Finsta to post silly or inappropriate content for a smaller, selective group of friends.
Netflix Party: How Students are Watching Netflix Together
Netflix Party is a free Google Chrome extension that lets friends get together, virtually, to watch Netflix videos and chat about them.
Zoom Video Calls: A Guide for Parents, Students & Educators
The Zoom app is all over the news for kids and adults since people are using it for class time, family time, and social connections. But is it safe to use? Smart Social asked some experts for some safety tips.
Squad App: Video Chat & Screen Share (Parent Review)
Squad is a video chat app that lets users share their screens with others. Friends can have a lot of fun on the app, but strangers can connect on Squad too.
How Students Can Use Screen Time At Home To Safely Connect With Friends
Many parents are more lenient, while schools are closed, when it comes to screen time and social media. SmartSocial.com has many tools to help families stay safe online when classes are canceled.
Messenger Kids: Facebook Chat App for Children
Messenger Kids is a video chat and messaging app, from Facebook. It’s built for kids and designed to give parents more control. Messenger Kids can be a starting point for a student’s first social media account, but parents should be aware of data and privacy concerns.