10/28/2026
Happy Wednesday! Today's Tip is:
Tip #2. Discuss the risks of technology use. Talk to your children honestly about concerns you may have, such as devices getting in the way of other activities, worries about content they may see or things they may do online.
It’s important to tell our children explicitly (and often!) that we want them to come to us if they run into difficulties online. You can try saying something like "It can be really tough to know how to deal with every situation that comes up when you're online. You might run into things that are confusing or upsetting, and I want you to come to me when you run into these things so that we can figure out how to deal with them together."
We also want to be mindful of how we respond when our kids do come to us with any issues. As a parent, it can be surprising and even scary when our children share something they've encountered online. It's tempting to want to jump in and immediately tell them what they did wrong, or to take away the device to keep them safe. But a good initial response in this situation is to say, "Thank you so much for telling me that." This makes it more likely that our child will come to us the next time they run into challenges online.
