Resources for Parents on Teens’ Social Media Use

Teens Perspective on How Parents can Help Following Bullying: A teen describes what bullying looks like today and ways they recommend parents help their teen feel heard and understood. (Article)
LGBTQ+ Teens Perspectives on Bullying and Harassment: LGBTQ+ teens share stories about bullying, harassment, and why the topic is important to their wellbeing. (4 minutes)

Cyberbullying Research Center Tips for Parents: The Cyberbullying Research Center has a variety of tips for parents to help them have informed conversations with their children about social media issues. (PDF Guides)

HeartMob Social Media Guides: HeartMob has created guides for Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Tiktok, Tumblr, Twitter, YouTube and Zoom, giving guidance on how the platforms work, how to use privacy tools, and best practices for online safety, gathered in one user-friendly location. (Guide)
PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center: PACER offers resources and support for parents of children with disabilities and information on resources regarding bullying prevention and safety. (Article)
Internet Matters: Internet Matters has a variety of tips and guides on social media and online harassment among teens. (Website)
Common Sense Media: Common Sense Media is an educational resource that offers families recommendations on entertainment and social media, including content guides. (Website)
Connect Safely: Connect Safely is an educational resource that has specific guidance for caregivers on teens’ social media use. (Article)
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Online Sexual Exploitation: The Center’s explanation of and specific guidance related to online child sexual exploitation. They also have a hotline for support at 1-800-THE-LOST. (Article)
Key Tips for Parents: This downloadable PDF describes tips for parents about how to effectively talk to teens about social media.