Educate Yourself
What can I say to my child so they’ll understand why we want to delay phones and social media?
Recommended Reading
The Anxious Generation
A must-read for all parents: the generation-defining investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones, social media, and big tech—and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood. “Words that chill the parental heart… thanks to Mr. Haidt, we can glimpse the true horror of what happened not only in the U.S. but also elsewhere in the English-speaking world… lucid, memorable… galvanizing.”
—Wall Street Journal
Substack - Thoughts From a Digital Mom
Thoughts from a Digital Mom is a digital parenting newsletter. Sarah created it to share insights from her experience working in media and tech for the last 20 years and specifically the insight and perspective she gained working on content safety at a social media platform. She covers a wide range of topics in an approachable way. We are subscribers and regular readers.
Kid's Brains and Screens
Lessons for Families
Workbook/Lessons for Families
Kids' Brains and Screens is an insightful and engaging exploration of how digital technology is shaping the minds of young people. It provides accessible explanations of complex ideas, making it an invaluable resource for both young readers and the adults guiding them. Ideal for students, educators.
It includes lessons and quizzes you can go through with children.
Documentaries to Watch
Childhood 2.0
Featuring actual parents and kids as well as industry-leading experts in child safety and development, this documentary dives into the real-life issues facing kids today — including cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, and more.
The Social Dilemma
This documentary dives into the manipulation techniques that social media and technology companies use to addict users. Hear from the creators of Facebook’s Like button and executives at Google on why they don’t let their kids have phones.
Screenagers
This film requires a license, but it is fantastic film that probes into the vulnerable corners of family life and depicts messy struggles over social media, video games and academics. The film offers solutions on how we can help our kids navigate the digital world.