Online/Digital Health
Government of BC - Online Safety
The internet and texting make it easy for people to do harm to others. Get to know how to use technology responsibly and how to stay safe from online bullying, identity theft or other scams.
Here to Help - Growing Up in the Digital Age
We can easily identify how technology has enhanced our daily lives. Communication is now effortless; we can access digital information and contact people around the globe 24/7. Access to an overwhelming selection of digital entertainment is at our fingertips. Vast libraries of information on any subject are immediately available to us. Arguably, the newest devices are as close as we come to magic, performing seemingly miraculous tasks in ways that the majority of us cannot describe and do not understand. Children seem to intuitively embrace each new digital advance. With their remarkable capacity for divergent thinking, they are capable of pushing new technologies in ever more interesting ways.
Yet despite the enhancements that digital technology offers, it’s not clear that it has actually improved the lives of our kids.
Read more at https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/visions/problem-gambling-and-video-gaming-vol14/is-growing-up-in-the-digital-age
Healthy Families BC - Internet Safety
The internet can be a powerful tool for learning and social interaction. It’s also a place where your child could encounter dangerous material or people. Here are some tips to help your child enjoy the benefits of the internet while avoiding the risks.
https://www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/home/articles/internet-safety
Canadian Red Cross - Kids' Safety Online
The most important thing you can do to keep kids safe online is talk with your kids—before someone else does.
By setting guidelines, explaining the dangers and supervising younger children online, caregivers can dramatically reduce the chances their child will meet an online acquaintance in real life.
Find tips at https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/violence-bullying-and-abuse-prevention/parents/kids-safety-online
BC Ministry of Education Internet Safety Tips for Parents
NeedHelpNow.ca
NeedHelpNow.ca helps teens stop the spread of sexual pictures or videos and provides support along the way. If you or someone you know has been negatively impacted by a self/peer exploitation incident, we are here to help offer guidance on the steps you can take to get through it and #ChangeTheStory.
Visit https://needhelpnow.ca