Resources

Trusted reading for parents

Hand-picked guidance from pediatricians, child development researchers, and national child safety bodies. We only list sources we trust, and we check these links regularly.

Healthy screen habits

American Academy of PediatricsFamily Media PlanA free tool to build your own family plan for screens, by age and by child.Open the tool Harvard Center on the Developing ChildServe and returnWhy everyday back-and-forth conversation matters so much for a child's growing brain.Read the article Common Sense MediaAge ratings for apps, games and showsIndependent reviews to help you decide what fits your child's age.Visit the site

Social media and mental health

U.S. Surgeon GeneralSocial media and youth mental healthThe official advisory, with practical steps for families.Read the advisory American Academy of PediatricsCenter of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental HealthResearch-based answers to the questions parents ask most.Visit the center

Online safety where you live

United Kingdom - NSPCCKeeping children safe onlineParental controls, talking to children, and where to get help.Visit NSPCC United Kingdom - Internet MattersGuides by age and by appStep-by-step setup guides for devices, apps and games.Visit Internet Matters Australia - eSafety CommissionerAdvice for parents and carersOfficial guidance, including the under-16 social media rules.Visit eSafety India - Government of IndiaNational Cyber Crime Reporting PortalReport online harm involving children, or call 1930.Visit the portal

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