parent technology resources
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media provides parents with reviews of various media such as movies, video games, apps and books.
Common Sense Media provides parents with reviews of various media such as movies, video games, apps and books.
NetSmartz Kids
NetSmartz Kids (a program of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) provides interactive activities and videos focusing on internet safety. This site is designed for primary and intermediate grade students.
NetSmartz Kids (a program of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) provides interactive activities and videos focusing on internet safety. This site is designed for primary and intermediate grade students.
NetSmartz Teens
NetSmartzTeens (also a program of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) provides interactive activities, web comic and videos focusing on making good choices online. This site is designed for tweens and teens.
NetSmartzTeens (also a program of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) provides interactive activities, web comic and videos focusing on making good choices online. This site is designed for tweens and teens.
HCPSS Responsible Use of Technology & Social Media (Policy 8080)
Explanation of Howard County Public School System policy 8080, which outlines the responsible use of technology and social media.
Explanation of Howard County Public School System policy 8080, which outlines the responsible use of technology and social media.
Oversharing
Great video from Flocabulary & Common Sense Media
Great video from Flocabulary & Common Sense Media
parental controls
See below for resources on setting parental controls on your computer or mobile device.
additional options
See below for more options including protected web browsers and full parental control software.
home computer options
mobile device options
Image Sources
Apple.com, Windows.com, Android.com, HP.com,
Apple.com, Windows.com, Android.com, HP.com,