Digital Backpack for Tweens

Your tween is likely accessing technology independent of you or their teacher. While you can't be hovering over them and their screens all day, you can set online rules for your family. Talk to your tween about the responsibilities that come with access to cyberspace. If you are about to give your tween a cell phone, make sure you arm them with safety advice and set the rules upfront.

Advice

• Tips for Getting Your Tween a Phone
  
• Teaching Internet Safety Doesn't Have to Be Scary
  
• Helping Your Kids Face Down Cyberbullying
  
• Finding the Best Online Tools for your Child
• But I Can Just Delete It...Right?
  

Tools

• Digital Citizenship Flashcards
  
• 7 Steps to Good Digital Parenting
  
• App Tip Sheets
  

Video

• Time to Get a Cell Phone?
  
• Setting Restrictions on iPhone
  
• How to Use Parental Controls

Resources

• Copyright and Online Piracy Guide
  
• Resources for Homework Help
  
• Safer Gaming Guide