Social Media Safety: A Parent's Guide provides clear, practical guidance for parents navigating the complex risks and realities of social media. As platforms shape how children communicate, learn, and socialize, parents need tools that go beyond surveillance and instead build trust, awareness, and resilience. This book focuses on realistic, step-by-step strategies parents can apply immediately. It explains how social media platforms work, why they are psychologically engaging, and how risks such as cyberbullying, privacy loss, and predatory behavior emerge. Inside the guide, parents will learn: How to set up and review privacy controls on major platforms How to recognize warning signs of cyberbullying and online grooming Practical ways to talk with children about boundaries and consent The psychological impact of infinite scroll and social comparison How to build trust-based rules rather than constant monitoring Strategies to support digital wellbeing and emotional resilience When and how to intervene without damaging parent-child trust Written in a calm, non-alarmist tone, this book helps parents protect their children online while supporting independence, confidence, and healthy digital habits.