Digital Family Matters
UScellular wants to help parents and kids navigate how they use social media, websites, connected devices as well as their smartphones. We’ve partnered with nonprofit organization Screen Sanity to help families build healthy digital habits together and have introduced the Smarter Start Toolkit.
Get the free Smarter Start Toolkit for you and your child.
Agreeing on parameters is key to making sure both parents and children see eye-to-eye on how the devices are used. The Smarter Start Toolkit includes educational and actionable tools, tips and an agreement for both parents and kids so everyone can use technology in a thoughtful way.
RESOURCES
Check out the tips and ideas below to help inform your family talk about a variety of digital family matters.
What to Consider When Getting Your Child a Phone
Parents often wonder when the right time is for their child to have their first phone.
Social Media Tips for Kids
Here are a few tips you should always consider when engaging with social media platforms.
Keeping Your Connected Home Secure
Adding parental controls and securing connected devices is important to help prevent children in the house from accessing inappropriate content.
Social Media Tips for Parents
There are a few basic guidelines parents can consider when helping their kids navigate social media safely.