Family Resources: Technology
Cell Phone Contract
Technology through the phases
TeCh Monitoring services
Bark
Qustudio
Bark’s affordable, award-winning dashboard proactively monitors text messages, YouTube, emails, and 30+ different social networks for potential safety concerns, so busy parents can save time and gain peace of mind.
QuStudio helps parents protect their children against inappropriate content, online predators, and cyberbullies, while supporting them in creating balanced digital habits.
Wait Until 8th
Consider waiting until a child is 14 years old or in 8th grade for a smartphone
Smart Phones aren’t always smart and dumb phones aren’t always dumb.
Protect Young Eyes
Free Info and App from a Former Youth Pastor. Their mission? We show families, schools, and churches how to create safer digital spaces. We do this with a pretty great website, powerful presentations, and a unique learning app for parents who have ZERO free time
Cell Phones?
This is a great option for a first cell phone! Gabb Wireless is equipping families with products that keep kids safe while still connecting them to friends and family. This results in freeing up time to experience the world in a positive way.
Where can i learn more?
This documentary gives a peek into what real-life parenting looks like in this digital age
What carrier is helpful?
One of our staff members highly recommends Verizons features. They offer a fantastic tracking service!
You aren’t alone
Bark has a facebook group that you can join and work with other parents/guardians that are dealing with the same things as you!