08/12/2026
Great tips for parents as kids head back to school!
New school devices, class apps, group chats, and gaming accounts can create new opportunities for learning, but also new risks. Before the school year gets busy, parents should review privacy settings, disable unnecessary location sharing, check friend and follower lists, and talk with children about messages from strangers.
Remind students never to share passwords, intimate images, school schedules, or real-time locations. Encourage them to tell a trusted adult when an online interaction feels secretive, threatening, or uncomfortable.
Open communication is one of the strongest protections a child can have online.
Complete a family digital safety check today and establish clear rules for devices, apps, and online communication.