The new school year is here — and along with sports schedules and carpools comes the ever-present question:

How do we help our kids navigate electronics and social media?

You’ve likely already heard the warnings about AI, TikTok, Instagram, cyberbullying, and more. Instead of repeating the same concerns, I want to give you something more useful:

10 positive, practical social media solutions you can start using right away.

1. Set tech-free zones (dinner, bedtime) to protect family connection.

2. Co-watch or scroll together — make it a conversation, not a lecture.

3. Encourage your child to follow inspiring, creative, or educational accounts.

4. Model the habits you want to see (yes, that means your own screen time).

5. Keep passwords transparent — safety builds trust, not secrecy.

6. Teach them to pause before posting: “Would I say this face-to-face?”

7. Role-play how to handle cyberbullying or mean comments.

8. Make tech a privilege that’s earned, not a guarantee.

9. Balance every hour of scrolling with an hour of something active or creative.

10. Celebrate the positives — how social media can connect, create, and inspire.

To make conversations around these topics smoother, I’ve also included my BEE Method of Communication — a simple approach that helps you avoid power struggles and keep your connection strong.

🐝 Using the B.E.E. Method: A 3-step check-in tool for real, quick convos

We ask our tweens to own their choices—same rules apply to us. When we lead with accountability (not blame), we model the exact courage and curiosity we want them to practice.

That’s the heartbeat behind our brand-new B.E.E. Method.

Be Curious – Start with a question so you can understand what’s really going on.

Explore – Listen closely and show them you get it, even if it feels awkward.

Explain What Helps – Share a fact, story, or plan that makes the next step feel easier.

Most of us grew up with zero guidance—maybe even got shut down the moment we asked. So we flip the script: you open the dialogue first, own the topic, and prove it’s safe to speak up.

P.S. If you Really want to start the fall strong, host or sign up for our Family Social Media class today!!!

Our Social Media & Self-Esteem Class is designed for tweens ages 10–12 and their parents. Because honestly? We all need a refresh on what’s happening in the wild world of TikTok, YouTube, and “finstas.”