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Social Media Information for Families

In this fast-paced world of technology and social media, it is a challenge to stay current with social media apps and how our students are using them. Please check out the following resources below to assist you! 
October 11, 2022: Technology to Build & Support Study Skills Presented by: Natalie Borrell, Licensed School Psychologist & Certified Academic Life Coach
Video link
Slides presentation

Archived Tech Talk Events: 



March 16, 2022 Presentation: It's 10pm-is your teen's homework done already? w/guest Alison Grant
Video linked here
​Slides from presentation


October 13th Presentation: Building a Positive Footprint
Video linked here
Slides linked here


Internet and Social Media Safety
 with Adam Testa and Justin Burton from the Summit County Juvenile Court System

Click here to view the March 10, 2021 Tech Talk Zoom recording
Passcode: Fsv@%t5a

Click here for some suggested digital monitoring resources mentioned in the video. 
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Digital Balance During a Pandemic

Click here to view the October 14, 2020 Tech Talk Zoom recording with Zach Miley

​Articles from the Session: 
Infographic: https://www.ubreakifix.com/blog/infographic-reevaluating-screen-time-age-social-distancing

Parental Controls: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-parental-control-apps,review-2258.html

Research on Active Screen Time:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2751330?guestAccessKey=f02523bb-1adb-4566-8f9f-02bab8189b69&utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=092319

https://eprints.qut.edu.au/56494/3/56494.pdf

http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/66927/1/Policy%20Brief%2017-%20Families%20%20Screen%20Time.pdf

Social Media Apps Guide 

Click here to access our Social Media Guide for parents. This is being updated on a routine basis and includes some helpful tips and resources. It includes apps that parents should be aware of including popular apps Nordonia students are using on their personal mobile devices. 

Teen Slang, Emojis, and Hashtags Parents Need to Know 

At-Home Filtering Programs for Personal Devices


The following paid programs may assist families with filtering, setting time limits, and checking online activity. These below are paid options for families that may help open up lines of communication and reinforce positive internet activity. These are simply suggestions by parent request and there are many more options available.  

Circle by Disney

Web Watcher

Bark Online Monitoring

UKnow Kids


Other Online Resources 




Check out these websites for helpful information that will help you stay current on new social media apps and provide some conversation starters with your child! 

Slides from Dr. Tim Conrad's Tech Talk Presentation for Nordonia (3/11/2020) 

​Popular App Guide for Parents by Josh Ochs

Wait Until 8th

Common Sense Media 

Mike Daugherty's Parenting in the Digital Age Newsletter

Resources from Dr. Charlie Brown, Akron Children's Hospital: 

ABCs of Cyberbullying

Teenage Cell Phone Agreement

Sexting Information

Sexting Information Guide

​Cyberbullying Guide for Parents

Cybercrimes-A Guide for Parents
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​Parent Tips 

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