Smart Social, an online resource for parents and educators, gives quick need-to-know information about popular and emerging apps that are accessible students. This information can be helpful when determining age appropriateness, talking about personal safety, and informing parents about the apps that their children are hearing about, or already using!

Whether it’s social media, mobile technology or the “Internet of Things,” connected technologies bring us enormous advantages, along with some challenges. ConnectSafely’s job is to help users get the most from their technology while managing the risks and help decision makers craft sensible policies that encourage both innovation and responsible use. ConnectSafely has been a leading voice for rational, research-informed policies — not “moral panics” — when it comes to dealing with challenges brought about by emerging technologies.

Children's of Alabama provides a wealth of resources to support families who are making difficult parenting decisions. Helping educate parents can be one of the most impactful steps in children developing in a safe and healthy way. "Navigating the Digital World Online Safety" provides quick reference information on common apps accessible to children through digital devices.

Common Sense Media provides information on websites, apps, family contracts, and resources to equip parents with information about all areas of the digital world.