Phone Safety for Teens & Kids
A free guide to everything you need to know about the real risks your child faces online and practical steps you can take today. Written by the team behind SafetyMode.
What’s inside
Seven sections covering every major risk area.
01
Mental Health & Development
Addiction, social media & AI companions
02
Social Harm
Cyberbullying, reputation & harmful trends
03
Sexual Risks
Pornography, grooming & sextortion
04
Financial Exploitation
In-app purchases, loot boxes & scams
05
Misinformation & Ideology
Fake news, radicalisation & echo chambers
06
Privacy & Safety
Identity, data harvesting & real-world risk
07
Academic Impact
Focus, attention & AI shortcuts
“Every parent navigating smartphones faces the same uncomfortable truth: the technology moved faster than the guidance. This guide exists to change that.”
— SafetyMode & OtherPhone, 2026 Edition
Whether your child has a phone or is about to get one.
This guide is for parents of 8–16 year olds. Whether they just asked for their first phone or already have one, there’s something here for you. We won’t tell you its as simple as banning screens. We give you practical steps you can take today.
Ages 8–16Android & iPhoneAny level of tech knowledge
Free
Download the free guide now.
31 pages of clear, practical guidance by the team behind SafetyMode and OtherPhone.
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