FOSI | Three Reasons Social Media Age Restrictions Matter
Jan 18, 2023 · Here are three reasons to wait. 1. Children under 13 don't yet have the hardware upstairs to make smart decisions online. Just because kids seem tech-savvy at increasingly younger ages, doesn't necessarily mean that their brains are developing at the same rate as their digital acumen. Research shows that it takes children about 12 years to ...
Family Online Safety Institute
FOSI brings together and highlights the best safety messages, tools and methods to reach parents, children and caregivers. We continually expand our efforts to educate and inform governments, regulators, industry and media around the world on a balanced approach to online safety. View Our Policy and Research Materials.
Good Digital Parenting - FOSI
Good Digital Parenting. Online safety is everyone’s. concern–from preschoolers. to grandparents. The Family Online Safety Institute's Good Digital Parenting resources provide parents and caregivers with the tools they need to confidently navigate the online world with their families. View and download our newest materials below.
FOSI Events for Parents and Professional
FOSI 2024 Annual Conference. December 9, 2024. |. 8:00 AM. -. 8:00 PM. Save the date for the FOSI 2024 Annual Conference: From Protection to Empowerment! Join us in Washington, DC on Monday, December 9th, at the InterContinental on the Wharf. This is the premier online safety event of the year, and we are thrilled to convene the best thought ...
Harmful Digital Footprint Impacts That Parents Should Know About
Jul 29, 2015 · 5 Potential Harmful Digital Footprint Impacts For Teens. 1.) College Admissions & the Military: College admissions officers can and do read your teen’s online profile. If your son or daughter is applying to college and is on the bubble against another applicant, the difference between them gaining acceptance, and receiving a rejection letter ...
A Therapist’s Top Tips for Teaching your Child Healthy Screen Habits
Aug 26, 2024 · Adding calming habits into your child’s routine can improve their mood and help them to get a better night’s sleep. Establish clear, consistent tech boundaries. Have a direct, open conversation as a family to discuss the boundaries surrounding screen usage. Take the time to make sure everyone has a chance to voice their opinions, needs, and ...
FOSI | Preventing Cyberbullying with Digital Citizenship
Practicing good digital citizenship is an integral part of preventing cyberbullying, which is why it has its own week during National Bullying Prevention Month. Use these resources to learn more about being good digital citizens and other reasons that it is important to think before you post: Digital Citizenship Flashcards.
About FOSI
The Family Online Safety Institute is an international, non-profit organization which works to make the online world safer for kids and their families. FOSI convenes leaders in industry, government and the non-profit sectors to collaborate and innovate new solutions and policies in the field of online safety. Through research, resources, events ...
Family Online Safety Institute Releases Whitepaper at FOSI 2019 ...
Nov 20, 2019 · Washington, DC, November 21 -- Today at the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI)’s 2019 Annual Conference, the development of innovative solutions around online child protection in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be a primary focus. The event, entitled, “2020 Vision: The Future of Online Safety,” will explore the future implications of …
FOSI | Five Things Parents Should Know from the Kahoot! Survey: …
Jun 28, 2018 · This May, the makers of the online learning platform Kahoot! released a report about the spread of data-driven teaching and other changes involving technology in the classroom. The research findings help explain to parents the impacts of technology in the school environment and the direction in which educational technology use …