http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents - This is a place for parents to start
http://www.netsmartzkids.org/ - This is the portal for the kids. It has games, videos, and information, may make older kids and teens roll their eyes, so you may want to start them on the Parents' link.
Here are the links to the Internet contracts I mentioned in my presentation. Remember that you'll want to customize this to your own children and needs.
Internet Safety Contract for Kids and Parents
Safe Kids Family Contract
Internet and Cell Phone Use Agreement
Here are the tip sheets I mentioned in my presentation (it will ask you to create a login, but doesn't cost anything):
Cyberbullying Unplugged
Cybersecurity Made Clear
Gaming Safely
A Parent's Guide to Social Networking
Tips to Prevent Sexting
Protecting Kids Online
Your Guide to Social Networking (Teens)
Tips for Teens
Tips for Tweens
In today's world of always-on Internet access, social media, and interactive games, we need to be ever vigilant in protecting ourselves and our children from negative influences.
There are so many resources online, it can be a daunting task to figure out where to begin looking for reliable information. Here are some links that will help you get started.
The first group of links was created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Not only is there information for parents, resources to help you and your children learn, but it has links for all age groups, plus presentations that you and your children can watch together.