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Josh here, from SmartSocial.com.
Did your child unwrap a new phone, tablet, laptop, or gaming device this holiday?
The first few weeks with a new device can shape your child’s habits for years, so this is the perfect time to put a plan in place.
Our team has worked for weeks to create 2 quick steps to help keep your child safe + not feel like the “mean” parent. |
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Step #1: Start Strong with “How to Optimize Parental Controls”
Before your child downloads every app, enables autoplay on YouTube, or chats with strangers, take a few minutes to set up protections that work for your family.
On our How to Optimize Parental Controls page, you will find:
Step-by-step videos to turn on parental controls Tips to adjust settings based on your child’s age Ideas for how to explain these limits so your child feels protected, not punished
👉 Visit: [How to Optimize Parental Controls] to set up the new device the smart way.
Step #2: Create a Family Media Agreement TOGETHER
Rules feel different when kids help create them. A Family Media Agreement turns “Because I said so” into “This is what we decided as a family.”
On our Family Media Agreement page, you can:
Download a FREE, simple agreement you can print or complete online Have a rich dialogue with your family about the right and wrong ways to use technology Set boundaries around screen time, bedtime, homework, and social media together so expectations are clear
👉 Visit: [Safeguard Your Student's Future with Our Free Printable Social Media Agreement] and schedule 15 minutes this week to fill it out with your child.
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Roblox and Minecraft Safety Check (and free event replay) |
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If your child just got more free time or a new device, there is a good chance Roblox and Minecraft are at the top of their list. Inside the worlds your child is building are chats, friend requests, and invitations from people your child does not know in real life.
Our Roblox and Minecraft resources and videos will show you:
Where strangers are connecting with kids Which settings to change right away to protect your child How to talk with your child about staying safe in these games
👉 Visit: [Roblox Guide for Parents] and watch how to set parental controls 👉 Visit: [Minecraft: Guide for Parents] to learn how to turn off chat
Let us help you make sure this new device supports your child’s safety, learning, and confidence.
You do not have to figure this out alone. |
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Did Santa Bring an AI Toy? Here Is What to Check First |
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Did your child unwrap a “smart” teddy bear, robot, or talking toy this Christmas? AI toys can remember favorites, laugh at jokes, and say, “You can tell me anything,” in a kind voice that feels real, but they can also blur the line between toy and “friend” and collect data from inside your home.
Watch and learn what AI toys really do, the biggest risks to your child’s privacy, and simple steps to help protect your family. |
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| | | Do you know about a new trend (or danger) that we should cover? Reply to this email and we will look into it (or send you free parent guides).
Thanks!
Josh Ochs Founder, SmartSocial.com
P.S. Thank you to the parents who signed their kids up for our student internship program. We still have a few seats available for January. Learn more here. |
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