Internet Safety Resources for Parents and Children
The Internet is a valuable and beneficial tool that has become widely accessible to people of all ages. The vast array of information and services available on the Internet is staggering. However, as with any activity, Internet use has certain risks. We need to be aware of the risks in order to help our children use the Internet properly and safely.
The following links will guide you to some tips to help you encourage safe Internet use in your home.
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Kids in the Know
Internet Safety Guides for Parents
Cybertip.ca
Cybertip.ca is Canada's National Tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children.
- Children and Child Development
- Children’s Online Interests
- Chat Lingo
- How to Get Involved
- Internet Safety Guidelines
- Risks for Children on the Internet
Canadian Safe School Network
Cyber Safety
Media Awareness Network
Media and Internet Education Resources for Parents
Parenting the Net Generation Workshop
Parents can work together to ensure kids are safe and savvy surfers by organizing a Parenting the Net Generation workshop at their school.
Be Web Aware
For more ideas on how to build partnerships in your community to raise awareness about kids’ Internet use, check out Be Web Aware, our public education program on Internet safety.
Educational Games for Kids
Privacy Playground
Cybersense and Nonsense
Get Net Wise
- Online Safety Guide
- Tools for Families
- Websites for Kids
- Reporting Trouble
Net Lingo
Top 20 Internet Acronyms Every Parent Needs to Know
National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children
NetSmartzKids.org
NetSmartz has developed Internet safety presentations for use with children of all ages and adults. Educate parents and communities with slides detailing online risks, statistics, resources, and tips for keeping children safer online. Encourage tweens and teens to examine their online behavior and take steps to prevent victimization of themselves and others. Teach younger children what to watch out for on the Internet and how to avoid these risks.
NSTeens.org
Comic-book-style characters address social networking and cyberbullying through animation, videos, and webcomics. Can these friends help each other make the right decisions online and in the real world? Get safety tips, educational resources, and more!
Peel Regional Police
Computer & Internet Safety
Cyberproofed? is an internet safety program designed to give students the necessary tools to help protect themselves from being victimized by predators on the Internet.
Ministry of Education Safe Schools
Online Respect and Responsibility
Video footage of the first-ever student forum held to generate discussion and gather insights on how students are using the Internet, cell phones and other online technologies.
Canadian Living.com
Keeping your child safe on the web (PDF)
Ontario Provincial Police
Internet Safety Tips for Parents (PDF)