DFi Blog - Courageous Conversations
The latest thinking from our experts, leading child psychologists and researchers paired with common sense values and some tips and tricks to help you raise a generation of technically savvy teens.
Combat The Side Effects Of Digital Devices And Technology In Teens
Tips To Guide Your Teen Through Social Networking Sites To Combat The Side Effects Of Digital Devices And Technology As a parent, guiding your teen through social networking sites is important as they learn to use them responsibly. It is essential that you set...
Back to School with New DFi Lessons
It's back to school time and you know what that means? That's Correct! A new lineup of DFi Lessons! This year's updates are a tremendous step forward as we continue to evolve the program. We listened to your feedback and made some fundamental changes. What's new:...
Guard Against Emotions Being Affected By Digital Influences (have G.R.I.T)
What is G.R.I.T and how can it improve your child's online safety? You may discover nearly any information online because the internet is designed for a wide audience. However, you must ensure that your child is shielded from child predators, inappropriate video...
10 Ways To Spend Less Time On Social Media To Reduce Addictive Side Effects On Teens
Social media has a strong effect on the way teens live their lives. It's not just "something" teens do; it's an integrated part of their lives. However, teens often spend way too much time on social media, whether it's YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat or...
Is it Time to Get Your Child a Phone?
Pressure from your children and society almost make it seem like it’s a requirement for your child to have a device whether a smartphone or tablet. 6yrs old? 10 yrs old? 13? - When should my child get a smartphone? Uncomfortable truths: Your child should get a...
DFi Updates Learning Portal, Lessons, Content and More!
The team at Digital Futures Initiative (DFi) has been busy this fall updating the experience of using DFi for all of our Instructors, Teachers, Parents and everyone who interacts with DFi and DFi content. Here is an outline of what is new and where you can find it:...