Safety

Information, media and the availability of devices today are wonderful for learning, access to information, allowing kids to have a voice, and even reaching out to anyone in the world in seconds.

As parents, although we see all the potential, there might also be worry for our children's safety. The same way we once learned to cross the street, there are many things to keep in mind when being online, help our children's develop the necessary reflexes similar to the ones stopping them from crossing when a bicycle or a car is coming towards them.

Safety in the digital era should be looked at from two angles. People safety and device security.

Keeping People Safe

Are you Web aware? A checklist for parentsAre you Web aware? A checklist for parents. Are you involved in your kids’ online activities? Do you know what they are doing and who they are talking to when they are on the Internet?

Talking to your kids about sextingSexting is most likely to have negative consequences when the person sending the sext has been pressured into doing it.

guide_parents_helping_kids_deal_with_cyberbullying.pdf

ywca-guide-for-trusted-adults.pdf

Posting photos of your children on social media? Experts warn there may be consequencesWhen sharing photos and videos of children on social media, experts say it is important for parents to keep the best interests of their kids in mind so as not to overshare and protect their right to privacy.

Government of Canada - Together we can stop cyberbullying

Tel-jeunes | Teen advisory spaceTel-jeunes, a confidential and judgement-free space for teenagers looking for answers to their questions.

Securing Your Devices

An essential step to keeping your stuff safe online is of course to have a good password for each of the sites and apps you use. But how can you help your children create passwords strong enough to be safe, and yet also something that they can remember?

Can you come up with a password that would take a computer 100 years to break? 1000 years? Here is a fun tool to test the strength of possible passwords.

HOW SECURE IS MY PASSWORD?

Cyber-Security-Tip-Sheet-Mobile-Devices.pdf

Teaching Kids to Protect Their Data and Privacy OnlineTips for kids and teens to keep their information safe and private when they use tech. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.

If you would like to learn more about safety and cybersecurity, you may want to look at the tips below that addresses both how to protect people and devices.

Cybersecurity Tips