How Can We Help? So far, we have talked about the issues our kids face with social media. Some have been positive and some have been negative. I think it's time we talk about what we can do to help our kids by handling the different platforms of social media. This might get a little difficult to do with all age groups, but let's talk about some general things we can do as parents to help our children. According to different resources that I studied these are some recommendations that could help you as you guide your children. Educate yourself about social media As a parent, it’s important to familiarize yourself with what sites are out there and which are appropriate for your child. Here are some of the most popular social apps and sites for kids and teens: WhatsApp Snapchat Instagram Tumblr Pheed Kik ask.fm Reddit Yik Yak Establish an age limit for your child to start using social media While you’re familiarizing ...