Resources

Technology is powerful. So is knowledge.

Resources to help navigate technology use at home – for the good of children, parents, and the entire family

Resource sheets for you and your family

Family Smartphone Agreement

So everyone understands how – and when – smartphones are used in your family.

Teens and Social Media Use

Helping Teens Take Control of Social Media Use

How much screentime is okay for kids?

Two answers to questions about children and screentime

Screentime and Children’s Sleep

How screentime affects children’s sleep

Positive Uses for Technology

5 ways to use technology to foster family connection

When should my child get a smartphone?

Topics to consider when deciding if and when a child should have a smartphone

Disconnecting for Physical Health

5 ways technology use can affect our physical health

Alternatives to Screen Time

Activities for families that do not involve screens

Recursos en español

Información para la familia

Resources from other organizations

American Academy of Pediatrics

AAP’s 5 Cs of Media Use

Common Sense Media

Entertainment and technology recommendations for families

Screen Sense

Teaching children healthy technology use

Smartphones, Smart Families
Email: hdfs-smartfamiliesproject@illinois.edu