Stanford
Social Media Lab

A Parent's Guide to Digital Safety

A Parent's Guide to Digital Safety

Illustration of parents looking over childrens shoulders while they look at their phones.

Helping Kids Navigate Online Risks and Build Healthy Habits.

This guidebook is written specifically for parents of teens and preteens who are using, or considering using, social media platforms and other online technologies. These include popular apps like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and even AI chatbots. 

Download the Family Digital Habits Guidebook (PDF)