• Educate yourself — try out apps, games and sites.
• Use parental control settings on phones and tablets.
• Monitor kids' screen time.
• Friend and follow, but don't stalk.
• Be a good digital role model.
Source: Family Online Safety Institute
Allie Shah is deputy local editor. She previously supervised coverage of K-12 and higher education issues in Minnesota. In her more than 20 year journalism career at the Star Tribune, Shah has reported on topics ranging from education to immigration and health.
ashah@startribune.com612-673-4488