Parent Central

Find resources on screen time, misinformation, AI, responsible social media use and more to use this Media Literacy Week.

Ever catch yourself thinking, 'Wait… what?' about what your kids are seeing online? This Media Literacy Week, we’ve gathered free tools and tips to help your family make sense of the digital world—and keep your kids safe, smart, and responsible online.

Learn

Self-guided tutorials

Designed to be completed at your own pace, our tutorials will help you become an expert on important digital media literacy issues in as little as 60 minutes!

Guides

Looking to support your children through digital issues? Our guides provide important information and practical strategies for navigating these complex topics.

Tip sheets

These quick reference guides are here to give you confidence in parenting in the digital age.

Blog

With a mixture of content from the expert staff at MediaSmarts and parents like you, our blog provides insights into what it’s like to raise kids in a digital world. Check out our newest posts today!

Raising Digitally Resilient Kids

Engage

Videos

The MediaSmarts YouTube channel is the best place to start when teaching your family about digital media literacy!

Teen Fact-Checking Network video: Crickets in food?
Teen Fact-Checking Network videos
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MediaSmarts Talks... interview series
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Digital Citizenship videos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hands-on activities

Kids (and the kids at heart) will love these creative exercises that provide important lessons about what they see and do online. Find printable activities for young children.

Games

Level up your family’s media smarts with our selection of educational games, designed with fun in mind for all ages!

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Cyber Choices (Grades 3-5)
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A Day in the Life of tthe Jos
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Break the Fake quiz

 

Connect

Looking for an interactive experience for your family? Media Literacy Week collaborators across the nation are planning a variety of activities for a range of ages. Check out the list to register for an event near you or sign up for online activities!