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Digital Citizenship

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A DIGITAL CITIZEN?
 

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Schools and families can prepare kids to think critically and use technology in positive, creative, and powerful ways.
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Consejos sobre medios y tecnología para tu familia. Temas: Educación temprana, Aprendizaje digital, Consejos para padres, y Reseñas de cine y TV
Parents ultimate guidesParents' Ultimate Guides for Popular Apps and Websites
Struggling to keep up with the media and tech your kids are using? Common Sense's Parents' Ultimate Guides can help keep you up to date and answer your questions about all the latest apps and trends.

 
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Parents' Ultimate Guides for Popular Apps and Websites
Struggling to keep up with the media and tech your kids are using? Common Sense's Parents' Ultimate Guides can help keep you up to date and answer your questions about all the latest apps and trends. 
DEVICE FREE DINNER

Why go device-free?

Taking a break from devices is proven to have positive benefits for kids, from better nutrition and focus at home to fewer problems at school. Learn more at Common Sense!

 

TECH BALANCE

Receive free text message tips about how to practice healthy media habits at home with your family!

For parents of 3-to-8-year-olds

Send a text message with the word "kids" to 21555 from your cellphone.

This is a free program from Common Sense.

¡Recibe mensajes de texto con consejos sobre cómo mantener el balance de la tecnología en el hogar!

Para padres con hijos entre  3 y 8 años

Envía un mensaje de texto con la palabra "familia" al 21555 desde tu celular.

Este es un programa gratuito de Common Sense.

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Learning with Technology
Learning with technology opens up a new world of discovery for kids. As they access information in novel ways, kids are preparing for life in a new interconnected, global world.

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Privacy and Internet Safety

Which privacy settings should you use? How can you help your child be safe on the internet? Get tips on everything from the basics, such as smart usernames, to the big stuff, such as appropriate sharing.