February 11, 2025
- Join @ConnectSafely on February 11 at 12:00 p.m. CST along with partner @NationalPTA for a vital discussion on digital parenting in the age of AI and online influencers, “Smart Digital Parenting: Navigating Screens with Children & Teens.” Get tips on setting boundaries for healthy online behaviors, screen time, cyberbullying & more. Be part of a global movement towards a safer internet. RSVP: https://saferinternetday.us/family-program.
- Safer Internet Day on February 11 is a good time to talk with your family about staying safe online. Resources: https://saferinternetday.us/sid-at-home.
CPD partners with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and encourages everyone in our community to use the various resources and educational programs to educate children on internet safety. Please see the link(s) below:
NCMEC: https://www.missingkids.org/home
NCMEC Netsmartz: https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/home
Cloud Quest- an interactive online safety adventure! Built as an e-learning module, this activity guides students through each episode of Season 1 of “Into the Cloud” with Clicky by their side acting as trusted adult and teacher to highlight important learning. Each video is accompanied by “Think About It” questions and fun activities like word searches, build-a-letter, picture puzzles and more. https://www.netsmartzkids.org/activities/interactive
As a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce (ICAC) Program, CPD is continuing its law enforcement efforts to protect children from exploitation through the internet. Please see the link below for additional educational resources and information:
ICAC Internet Safety Resources: https://www.icactaskforce.org/internetsafety
Internet Safety at Home (English and Spanish) https://www.missingkids.org/content/dam/netsmartz/downloadable/tipsheets/Internet-Safety-at-Home-EN-ES.pdf
Gaming Safely (English and Spanish): https://www.missingkids.org/content/dam/netsmartz/downloadable/tipsheets/gaming-safely.pdf
https://www.missingkids.org/content/dam/netsmartz/downloadable/tipsheets/gaming-safely-es.pdf
Social Media Safety for Kids (English and Spanish):
The Connect Safely Organization is dedicated to educating users of connected technology about safety, privacy and security. The following link will provide research-based safety tips, parents’ guidebooks, advice, news and commentary on all aspects of tech use and policy.
https://www.connectsafely.org/allguides
Sextortion: For more information on how to stop Sextortion, visit: https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/topics/sextortion#resources
Check out the Stop Sextortion Video presented by Thorn for advice on how to put an end to Financial Sextortion: