Parenting technology tips

Parental controls

Parental controls can be used to support your family's online safety when using devices that connect to the internet, such as phones, laptops, tablets, gaming consoles and smart TVs. But it's important to understand their limitations and use them in combination with other protective strategies.


Parenting in a Digital Age


How can parents encourage their children to use online technology safely and privately?

Today's youth are digital natives. They've never known a world without the internet or online technology. It is crucial they develop the skills and resilience to safely navigate these digital environments from an early age. At NIST, scientists conducted a study to find out how much these digital natives and their parents know about online security and privacy.


Don’t Miss the Moment | Technology Tip for Parents with Jon Acuff

In today’s technology tip, Jon Acuff reminds us how important it is to not miss the moment you’re in as you try to capture them. How often do you sort through all those photos?