Digital Citizenship isn’t something we focus on for just one week—it’s an important part of everyday life. We must work together to model safe, responsible, and respectful online behavior, hold each other accountable, and help our children build healthy digital habits all year long. Common Sense Media offers excellent resources to guide families in these conversations and support ongoing discussions about technology use.
🧠 Family Tech Planners: Age-Based Tools for Thoughtful Screen Time
Common Sense Media provides downloadable Family Tech Planners tailored to different age groups. These planners are designed to spark discussions about screen time, online safety, and healthy digital habits. Families can use them to set expectations and create a balanced approach to technology use.
Ages 2–8: Download the Family Tech Planner for Ages 2–8 (PDF)
Ages 9–12: Download the Family Tech Planner for Ages 9–12 (PDF)
These planners encourage families to discuss questions like:
What devices and services are okay to use?
How much time will we spend on screens?
How can we stay safe online?
What are our family expectations for tech use?
🗣️ Carpool Conversations: Fun Prompts for Family Discussions
Kickstart meaningful discussions during daily routines with these engaging prompts:
These prompts are designed to spark thoughtful conversations and help children navigate their digital lives responsibly.
🧩 Activities for Family Discussions
Common Sense Media offers a collection of activities to strengthen digital citizenship skills at home. These include discussion starters, games, and reflection prompts that help kids think critically about technology, media, and online behavior.
By using these planners, conversation prompts, and activities, families can help children develop healthy, responsible, and kind digital habits all year long—making online spaces safer and more positive for everyone.