Everything Florida families need: platform ratings, parental controls, legal resources, conversation guides, and actionable steps to protect youth mental health and well-being online.
Research-based assessments of how social media, apps, and games impact youth anxiety, sleep, addiction, and well-being. Each platform is rated across 5 mental health dimensions.
Short-form video platform with highly addictive algorithm and significant social comparison effects.
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Photo and video sharing with strong social comparison effects but creative expression opportunities.
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Battle royale game with social features and moderate addictive design patterns.
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Ephemeral messaging app with significant teen usage. Rating in development.
Video sharing platform with recommendation algorithm. Rating in development.
Chat platform popular with teens and gamers. Rating in development.
Gaming platform with user-generated content and social features. Rating in development.
Authentic photo-sharing app with daily prompts. Rating in development.
Encrypted messaging platform. Rating in development.
Real-time social network. Rating in development.
Live streaming platform popular with gamers. Rating in development.
Discussion forum platform with diverse communities. Rating in development.
Database Growth: We currently have 3 platforms with complete mental health ratings and 9+ more in development. Our goal is to rate 50+ platforms over the next 18 months, prioritizing those most used by Florida youth.
These applications enable parents to manage screen time, monitor online activity, and restrict certain websites and applications. All have received reputable ratings from third-party review websites.
Comprehensive parental controls with real-time monitoring, content filtering, and screen time management across all devices.
Visit AuraMonitors texts, emails, and social media for potential safety concerns including cyberbullying, online predators, and harmful content.
Visit BarkCross-platform monitoring and filtering with detailed activity reports, screen time limits, and app blocking capabilities.
Visit QustodioComprehensive monitoring solution with location tracking, call and message monitoring, and social media oversight.
Visit mSpyFamily-friendly parental control app with screen time management, web filtering, and app usage monitoring.
Visit ParentalerNorton's parental control solution offering web supervision, time supervision, and location tracking for families.
Visit Norton FamilyReal-time content filtering, screen time management, and app blocking with family safety features across devices.
Visit Net NannyWhile parental control tools can be helpful, they work best when combined with open communication, education about digital well-being, and age-appropriate independence. No technical solution replaces ongoing conversations about responsible technology use.
Important federal and state laws protect children online. Here's what parents need to know:
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
What it does: Protects the privacy of children under 13 by requiring parental consent before collecting personal information.
Key provisions:
Enforced by: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Learn More About COPPAFlorida's Social Media Law
What it does: Regulates social media companies' interactions with minors in Florida.
Key provisions:
Enforced by: Florida Attorney General
Visit Florida AG WebsiteIf you discover your child has created an account in violation of age requirements or without your consent, here are the steps you can take:
Most social media platforms have processes for parents to request account deletion. Look for "Report" or "Help Center" options on the platform. Under COPPA and Florida law, companies are required to terminate accounts for underage users.
Keep records of:
If the social media company fails to terminate the account within the required timeframe, you can file official complaints:
File a COPPA violation complaint if the platform collected data from a child under 13 without proper consent.
File FTC Complaint Visit FTC WebsiteFlorida residents can file complaints about violations of HB-3 and other state consumer protection laws.
File FL AG Complaint Visit FL AG WebsitePractical questions and talking points to start productive discussions about social media, screen time, and mental health with your teens.
The goal is to help teens develop self-awareness and agency, not to shame them. Listen to their experiences, validate their feelings, and work together on healthy boundaries. These conversations work best when they're ongoing, not one-time lectures.
Information and support designed specifically for young people navigating social media and mental health.
If you're struggling with your mental health, you're not alone. Help is available 24/7:
Social media platforms are engineered to be addictive. It's not your fault if you find them hard to put down:
Check out our platform reviews to learn how these design tricks work
You have the power to create healthier social media habits:
Professional support for teens:
Other trusted organizations providing complementary resources for digital well-being and online safety.
Comprehensive age-based ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, books, and more. Focus on content appropriateness.
Visit WebsiteShort, practical guides for popular apps and platforms plus tips for talking with kids about online safety and digital citizenship.
Visit WebsiteNational Center for Missing & Exploited Children provides education for parents and teens on online safety, cyberbullying, and exploitation prevention.
Visit WebsiteEntertainment Software Rating Board provides age and content ratings for video games to help parents make informed decisions.
Visit WebsiteApp reviews and training for parents, schools, and organizations on protecting kids from digital dangers.
Visit WebsiteParent hub with platform guides, advice by age, and tools to help families stay safe online.
Visit WebsiteWhile these organizations provide excellent resources for content ratings and parental controls, our Center fills a specific gap: research-based mental health impact ratings by age. We focus specifically on how platforms affect anxiety, sleep, addiction, social comparison, and overall well-being—not just content appropriateness. We complement, not compete with, these valuable resources.
Each of our platform reviews includes age-appropriate conversation starters to help you discuss digital well-being with your child.
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