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Guide to good digital parenting

By Allie Shah

November 14, 2017 at 4:35PM

Good digital parenting

• Talk early and often with your kids.

• Educate yourself — try out apps, games and sites.

• Use parental control settings on phones and tablets.

• Monitor kids' screen time.

• Friend and follow, but don't stalk.

• Be a good digital role model.

Source: Family Online Safety Institute

about the writer

about the writer

Allie Shah

Deputy editor

Allie Shah is deputy local editor. She previously supervised coverage of K-12 and higher education issues in Minnesota. In her more than 20 year journalism career at the Minnesota Star Tribune, Shah has reported on topics ranging from education to immigration and health.

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