Zift partners with churches, ministries and youth group programs to provide digital materials, workshops and seminars to leaders, parents and students alike, on topics such as online safety, social media etiquette, cyberbullying and more.
Digital Safety Resources for Churches, Ministries and Youth Groups
Downloadable In-Depth Guides
Our detailed digital guides are offered on a range of topics from cyberbullying to Snapchat. See our current resources below:
Online Safety 101: Online Predators & Grooming
Cyberbullying: A Guidebook for Parents
YouTube: A Complete Guide for Parents
Is Your Child Ready for a Smartphone?
Connected Toy Buying Guide for Parents
Parenting the Digital Generation, Infants & Children
Parenting the Digital Generation, Tweens
Parenting the Digital Generation, Teens
Printable Checklists & Contracts
These handy checklists and contracts can be printed out and distributed to congregation members, youth groups, parents and kids.
Social Media Contract for Tweens & Teens
Cyberbullying Checklist for Kids
Connected Toy Buying Guide Checklist
Video Gaming Contract for Kids
Online Safety Checklist for Families
Blog Resources By Topic
Online Safety
Teach kids how to stay safe online with these blog articles.
Leave Shame Out of the Porn Talk
The Dangers of Posting Photos of Your Kids Online
Safe Password Tips Kids Should Know
How to Talk to Kids About Online Predators
Why Teens Participate in Sexting
Caught Your Kids Sexting, Now What?
Popular & Dangerous Apps
Learn which apps are dangerous and inappropriate for kids to be using.
GroupMe & Other Dangerous Apps Parents Should Know
Secret Vault Apps That Hide Things on Your Kid’s Phone
9 Dangerous Messaging Apps Parents Have Never Heard Of
YouTube’s Family Friendly Content has Some Fatal Flaws
Why Teen Apps Like Spotafriend Are Concerning
The NSFW Quiz Game that Teens are Loving
Social Media Etiquette & Safety
Keeping teenagers safe on social media is easy with these helpful tips.
How to Keep Kids Safe While Live Streaming
10 Things Tweens Should Know Before They Post
9 Ways Teens Can Build a Positive Reputation on LinkedIn
The Cost of Bad Behavior on Social Media
7 Things Teens Need to Know About Social Media and Privacy
How to Help Teens Navigate Social Media
Social Media Etiquette Rules for Teens
Why You Should Follow Your Teen on Instagram
How to Set Boundaries on Your Child’s Social Media Accounts
How to Navigate Social Media Use With Your Child
Kids & Video Games
Are video games helpful or harmful for kids? Read our blogs for more information.
Should Parents Let Kids Play Fortnite: Battle Royale?
Why Kids Love Minecraft (and Why You Should Too)
5 Stranger Danger Tips for Kids Playing Pokémon Go
Guidelines for Safe Pokémon Go Play
The 5 Best Kid Friendly Minecraft Channels on YouTube
The Benefits & Dangers of Playing Video Games
Screen Time
Screen time is a big concern among parents. Learn more about this topic with these blog articles.
6 Truths About Teens and Screen Time
Screen Time May Not Be as Evil as We Think
Why Silicon Valley CEOs Raise Their Kids Tech Free
When to Punish and Reward Kids With Screen Time
Screen Time: How Much is Too Much?
Screen Time is About More Than Just Setting Limits
Mobile Health & Wellness
Stay up to date on mobile health news with these blog articles.
How to Help Teens with Their Technology Addiction
The Dangerous New Trend for Teens - JUUL Vaping
What Smartphones Do to Kid’s Eyes
Top 10 Fitness Apps to Get Kids Moving
4 Ways Smartphones are Changing Kids’ Brains
How to Prevent Alexa from Becoming a Parenting Nightmare
Cyberbullying
Many school kids face real-life bullies and cyberbullies. Check out our resources below for tips that can help.
6 Steps to Escape Anonymous Cyberbullies
4 Surprising Characteristics of Kids Who Cyberbully
Cyberbullying on Social Media Linked to Teen Depression
When to Get the School Involved with Cyberbullies
9 Steps Parents Can Take When Your Child is Cyberbullied
Learn About Our Seminars and Workshops
Our in-person seminars and workshops led by Zift team members include the latest research findings about children and technology and provides guidance for avoiding digital pitfalls.
If you would like to have a Zift team member visit your church or youth group, please contact Kristin MacLaughlin at kmaclaughlin@wezift.com.
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