
05/14/2025
Digital Wellness
Spring is (finally!) here. You might be opening windows, cleaning out closets, or just freshening up your home. But when’s the last time your family did a little digital spring cleaning?
Our world is filled with screens, and technology can be a great tool for learning, connecting, and having fun. But just like our homes, our digital spaces need regular care and attention to stay safe and healthy.
CONSIDER THESE:
► Almost 7 out of 10 kids in the U.S. have their own smartphone by age 12.
► 1 in 5 kids between 10 and 17 have been approached by someone online asking for sexual content or trying to make inappropriate contact.
► About 70% of kids say they’ve seen violent or sexual content online when doing homework
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► Around 1 in 5 teens have shared or sent a n**e or semi-n**e photo or video.
► 4 out of 10 kids in grades 4 through 8 say they’ve chatted with someone online they didn’t know in real life.
► Nearly 70% of parents worry that smartphones might be doing more harm than good for kids.
► 2 out of 3 parents say raising kids today is harder than it was 20 years ago - mostly because of technology.
SO, WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Check out https://pafsa.org/blog/2025/family-digital-wellness-spring-cleaning-your-familys-digital-habits/ for tips on how you can digitally spring clean and keep your family safe online.
(taken from PA Family Support Alliance)
Spring is (finally!) here. You might be opening windows, cleaning out closets, or just freshening up your home. But when is the last time your family did a