Downloadable Resources
Free guides, worksheets, and templates to help you protect your family online
Family IT Guy Resource Library
These resources are designed to help parents implement practical online safety measures, have meaningful conversations with children about digital well-being, and create a healthier relationship with technology for the whole family.
All resources are free to download, print, and share with other parents.
Our family's device decisions
An editable, printable record of your family's device and app choices, including adults' own habits, asking for help and when to reconsider.
visibility Edit and printWarning signs and response
Recognize concerning requests and consider how to respond. Print a short reference from the contact guide.
Open warning referenceConversation prompts
Choose questions that fit your child and your family. Print the prompts from the contact guide.
Open conversation promptsIdeas for time away from screens
Ideas for time together or independent activities, organized by situation. Browse the list or print a section.
visibility Browse and print ideasFamily time plan
A printable plan for time together, with optional notes about device habits. Print the plan or the notes separately.
View and print the planWait Until 8th letter
An editable letter inviting families at your school to take the Wait Until 8th pledge. Customize it, then copy or print.
visibility Edit letterQuestions about feeds, feelings, contact and sharing. Open the social-media guide to read or print the prompts.
Open conversation promptsYour family’s privacy checklist
Review the choices that apply to your family, keep checkmarks in this browser, and print a separate copy.
Open checklistFamily-sharing questions
Edit seven questions and add your family’s choices about sharing photos and information. Then copy or print.
Edit sharing choicesConnected devices and your family's privacy
Consider what connected devices collect before buying them, then review recording, access and account choices for equipment in your home.
Read guideIf you're not sure which resources are right for your family, check out our Recommended Resources page for personalized suggestions based on your child's age, devices they use, and specific concerns.