Comprehensive tools, ratings, and legal resources to help Florida families navigate social media safely. Research-based mental health assessments, parental controls, and actionable guidance—all in one place.
We rate apps and platforms based on their impact on anxiety, sleep, social comparison, and overall well-being—not just content filters.
Our ratings are grounded in child development research and evidence-based assessments, not opinions.
No funding from companies we rate. Clear methodology, open financials, and editorial independence.
Tailored recommendations and insights for different developmental stages and family situations.
Everything Florida families need to protect youth well-being in the digital age
Research-based assessments of how social media, apps, and games impact youth anxiety, sleep, addiction, and well-being.
15+ platforms rated • 35+ more coming
Vetted apps and services to help monitor screen time, filter content, and protect your family's digital safety.
7 tools reviewed
Florida HB-3, COPPA, and other laws protecting youth online. Know your rights and how to enforce them.
Florida-specific guidance
Practical questions and talking points to discuss social media, screen time, and mental health with your teens.
25+ conversation starters
Concrete steps you can take today, this week, and long-term to protect your child's digital well-being.
Immediate & long-term strategies
Self-assessment tools for teens, crisis resources, and guides for educators working with youth.
Comprehensive support network
From our database of 15+ platforms with research-based mental health assessments (growing to 50+)
Short-form video platform with highly addictive algorithm and significant social comparison effects. High anxiety and sleep disruption potential.
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Photo and video sharing platform with strong social comparison effects. Moderate anxiety triggers but offers creative expression opportunities.
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Popular battle royale game with social features. Moderate addictive design but strong teamwork and problem-solving elements.
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Florida is leading the nation in protecting youth online. The 2024 Online Protections for Minors Act (HB-3) gave parents new rights—but parents need tools and resources to use those rights effectively.
This Center provides Florida families with comprehensive, research-based resources to navigate the mental health impacts of social media and enforce the protections our state has established. From COPPA compliance to understanding app ratings, we make complex digital safety issues simple and actionable.
We are committed to complete financial transparency. The Center for Social Media and Youth is initially seeking seed funding from the Florida Legislature and will operate under the Claude Pepper Foundation—an independent 501(c)(3) with its own mission, housed at the Claude Pepper Center at FSU but operating with complete autonomy. We accept no funding from companies we rate.
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