November is Family Caregivers Month to salute those who nurture, guide, and support children. Caregivers need to stay informed so they can talk to kids about substance abuse prevention and it's equally important to communicate safety rules for the digital world we live in. 📱 💻
Young people use social media and other online platforms daily to communicate, learn about topics, and express themselves. In many cases, digital media can be beneficial for youth to help them build community and connect with others. Unfortunately, we know that kids can also be negatively impacted by online issues that can lead to harassment, cyberbullying, child abuse, and exposure to content that increases physical and mental health issues. Harms like these threaten the safety and wellbeing of young people.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers helpful resources for families to stay informed and share best practices with their children to help them navigate social media and online platforms safely.
FREE educational resources for safe internet use
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