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Ages 6–12

Children

As children grow more independent online, equip them with the skills to stay safe and balanced.

This is the age where it gets complicated — gaming, YouTube, first social media requests. This guide helps you navigate it without becoming the bad guy.

What's inside
Every guide is built to be used at home, not just read once.
  • Evidence-aligned guidance specific to this age group's development
  • Real-life scenarios and examples
  • Reflection tasks to do as a family
  • Age-appropriate conversation starters
  • Quiz with answers
  • Action tasks for this week
  • Printable resources
  • Family digital agreement template
This guide is for you if…
  • Your child is 6–12 and you're unsure what rules make sense
  • You're tired of daily screen time arguments
  • You want practical tools, not another lecture
  • You want something you can share with your child
  • You've read conflicting advice and want one clear framework

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Growing Up Digital: Child Guide
Growing Up Digital: Child Guide
A guide for parents of school-age children covering screen time, online safety, gaming, and building digital resilience.

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