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Online social media resources for parents

October 5, 2014 at 2:55AM
Snapchat, which young people, who have spent most of their lives online, are embracing to cover their digital tracks, in Los Angeles, Jan. 31, 2013. As our online personal information has become less and less personal, the privacy pendulum may now be ready to switch directions. (J. Emilio Flores/The New York Times)
Snapchat allows people to send "disappearing" messages -- but the messages can be easily screen captured. (Colleen Kelly — New York Times/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Learn more about individual apps and chat sites and find specific ways to help your teen navigate social media safely:

Ten social media strategies for parents of teens

A parent's guide to Instagram (PDF)

Kik: What it is and what parents need to know

Help your teens play it safe on Facebook

Snapchat guide for parents (PDF)

Advide for parents from parents about using social media

Take control: Managing your teen's social media use

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