Texting, Sexting & Chat
Text messaging abbreviations and chat typing
Parent's Guide: What age for a child to own a cell phone
Distraction.gov (texting and driving)
Verizon Wireless Commitment to Responsible Driving Campaign
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month (National Safety Council)
Internet Safety & Parent Tips
Ohio's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC)
Internet Safety (Enough is Enough)
DrugFree.org
The Passage Group (Parent to Parent)
Drug Free Bunny (links and info)
Time To Talk (Parents to kids)
Get NetWise internet Safety Filter
Family Education
SafeKids and SafeTeens
i-safe
Net Smartz
Web Wise Kids
Snopes.com (internet myth busters)
Purportal.com (bunk stops here)
Truth or Fiction
Internet Hoax Busters
National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA)
Internet Scams, Threats, Cyber Bullies, Hacks etc (Guide to Internet Safety)
What is Digital Citizenship? (Parent Guide)
How to Deal with FOMO in College [+Turn It into JOMO]
Doomscrolling & Mental Health (Social Media Addiction, News, etc)
Family Guide to Online Safety and Security at Home
Smart Phone App's/websites a parent should monitor or know how it's being used (available for both Apple and Google):
Stickam Archive websites
Social Media LE
Social Media law enforcement guides/manuals (June 2015, SRO Mike Shaw)
Facebook: Guidelines or Immediate Request due to imminent harm
Twitter: Guidelines or Immediate Request due to imminent harm
Kik: Guide (pdf) or Immediate Request due to imminent harm
Instagram: Guidelines or
SnapChat: Guide (pdf) or
Yik Yak: Guidelines or
IP Lookup:
DNS Stuff & Tools
Emails (may require department letterhead and additional info):
Driving Tips
Ultimate Guide to Teen Driving Safety
Teen Driver Car Maintenance Checklist
Teenage Garage & Parking Safety
Homeowners Guide to Driving Safety
Driving at Night - What to Look Out For
Legal Consequences of Bad Driving
Emergency Preparedness Kits for the Car
Why do teens or college students need any type of insurance? (Car, Health, etc)
Avoid Drowsy Driving Tips