Tech Savvy Parenting 

 Here is the resource page from a training session:

 

Useful Resources

Books

Useful Websites and Articles

General Technology

http://familylifetoday.com/program/developing-a-theology-of-technology/

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/protecting-your-family/staying-on-top-of-your-teens-technology/staying-on-top-of-your-teens-technology

http://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/teens/parenting-in-the-technology-age.html - A useful article on getting involved with our young peoples technological lives

http://ourpact.com/talking-kids-tech/ Parental controls and information hub

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cris-rowan/technology-children-negative-impact_b_3343245.html?ir=Australia – An interesting look at how technology affects child development.

Pornography Use and Addiction

http://www.fightthenewdrug.org/ - Fight the new drug, highlights the issues it causes.

http://www.xxxchurch.com/ Provides a Christian perspective on healing from addiction

http://www.covenanteyes.com/ Accountability software 

http://ourpact.com/ - Parental control software.

http://www.roadtograce.net/current-porn-statistics/ Some alarming porn statistics.  The rest of the site is for a Christian book on healing from it.

Cyberbullying and Inapproptiate Relationships

https://esafety.gov.au/ - This site can be used to get information and report concerns.  An excellent pit-stop for Tech Savvy Parenting

http://laurelhouse.org.au/?page_id=36 – An actual place but also an information source for challenges faced with grooming online

Gaming

http://www.generationnext.com.au/2012/08/how-to-help-teens-with-computer-game-addiction/ - Self explanatory, from a mental health and well-being website.

Sample Technology Use Contracts

http://mediatechparenting.net/contracts-and-agreements/