• When kids are interested in getting a new app or Tweens’ and teens’ media use is heavily signing up for an online account, go through the social, and they may feel like they have to Parent or Safety Centre and the settings with always be available to their friends. [...] Talk to them, to make sure they know how to do things them about prioritizing their own health by like limit who sees what they post and flag or making sure they get enough time for rest report harassment and inappropriate content. [...] and reflection and learn to use the tools that • Make sure that kids give their real age when are available to them to manage their digital signing up for a service. [...] ©MEDIASMARTS 2023 www.mediasmarts.ca SUPPORTING HEALTHY MEDIA EXPERIENCES FOR KIDS • If you’re comfortable with your child using a Tips for choosing and service before they are 13, make an account for encouraging healthy media the two of you to share until they’re old enough experiences to make their own. [...] relevant to their lives and interests; and • Some platforms have specific safety resources • encourage co-viewing and interaction with family for content creators.
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