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✨ Sharenting Done Right  ✨ As parents, we love sharing our kids' milestones, but let's also respect their privacy! Follow these best practices:  ✅ Get consent  ✅ Limit personal info  ✅Check privacy settings  ✅ Teach your kids about digital safety Review posts together. Safe & balanced sharing creates a positive online experience for all! Sources: 1. Of those surveyed. https://lnkd.in/gZ9eb6qx 2. Security.org surveyed 1,000 parents and teens in the U.S. about their sharenting habits and perceptions.#mamabear #childsafety #protectourchildren #OnlineSafety #humantraffickingprevention #antitrafficking #humantraffickingawareness #Sharenting #DigitalSafety #ParentingTips

📢 Exciting news! Our CEO Stephen Balkam has shared his insights in a newly published article on Tech Policy Press: "Why The Kids Online Safety Act Is So Hard To Love." This insightful piece explores the critical balance between safety, privacy, and freedom of expression for our youth in the digital space. To understand the nuanced challenges and implications of KOSPA for the future of online safety, click below to read the full article! ✅  https://lnkd.in/gu2UYm5H

Curious - does anyone have good resources for teaching older adults about online security and privacy? I am considering starting up an in-person working group aimed at older adults in my community. Take the burden off of their GenX / Milennial children. Narrow, action-centred focus - something like “bring your laptop to this community center, we will all sit down together and go through your Facebook account settings, security settings, etc.” Thoughts?

There is no disputing that your child needs to stay connected to survive in this world. The question is, how do you keep them connected and safe? 👉 Tips to Keep Your Kids Connected and Safe https://lnkd.in/dP_7eQVS

Being a kid in today's world means navigating a digital landscape. While it's full of fun and learning, it's important to keep them safe online! Check the latest infographic from UnfoldLabs Inc. to keep your children safe online - https://lnkd.in/ejHEXMYP Swipe up to download the full infographic and share it with your network! #digitalsecurity #kidsonlinesafety #parentingtips #onlinesafety #digitalsafety #kids #parenting #onlinesafety

🔒 Parents, is your child really safe online? 🔒 With so many apps, games, and websites, keeping track of your child's online activities can be a challenge. Are you confident in the steps you’re taking to protect them? Check out our latest guide on how to keep kids safe in the digital world, with practical tips for parents. Read more: https://lnkd.in/esASw2Mw #OnlineSafety #Cybersecurity #ParentalControls #EBITSupport #TechTips

(2/2) Cont'd As parents/guardians, when it comes to safeguarding our children’s activities online, are we inadvertently (and increasingly) teaching our kids not to value their own digital privacy? Is their low tolerance of being tracked based on the fact that they’ve grown up being told (by us) that it’s normal for a loving relationship (of any kind) to have a form of monitoring embedded in it? Could this trend potentially have a negative affect later on in their lives where they believe it’s healthy to be monitored by their partner e.g. they’ve already experienced this from someone who loves them, so why not accept it from someone else who says they love them…. I recall the dreaded day when my daughter asked her dad and I about getting a phone; many of her primary school friends had been given phones c.2 years prior to her receiving one! There is no magic formula to parenting, so trying to navigate the potential threats that online usage posed resembled a minefield. Like so many parents, we laid down some ‘ground rules’ for Eva being able to have a phone. Maybe her adherence to these rules was due to the seismic adjustment in her life - i.e. the transition from primary to secondary school (which would include travelling alone on public transport for the first time) - who knows? Regardless, John and I chose to use this as an opportunity to have a discussion which incorporated broader life issues around the value of privacy, consent and understanding/setting boundaries. She fully understood that having a phone at her age was a privilege; something that could just as easily be taken away from her. In the end, we decided that our parent/child contract would be based on trust, and that we would help our daughter to make sensible decisions about what she should/shouldn’t broadcast. #safeguarding #safetyandsecurity #cybersecurityeducation #privacyawareness

🔒 Safe Internet Use for Children: Tips for Parents 🔒As the digital landscape continues to expand, it's crucial for parents to ensure their children navigate the online world safely and responsibly. 🌐✨ In our latest video, we dive deep into essential strategies for creating a secure digital environment for kids. Discover how to protect your children from the risks of cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and online predators. Equip them with the knowledge to make wise decisions online! Key topics include: Crafting strong passwords 🛡️ Safe sharing practices 📛 Recognizing secure websites 🔒 Handling cyberbullying effectively 🚫 Setting age limits and privacy settings 📱 Using parental controls for balanced freedom and safety 👨👩👧👦 Watch the full video and empower your children to stay safe online. Don’t forget to like and share to spread awareness about online safety for children! 📲 📺Youtube Link: https://lnkd.in/d5T-sCfT #OnlineSafety #KidsOnlineSafety #CyberSecurity #ParentalControls #DigitalParenting #SafeInternet #ChildSafety #ProtectYourKids #InternetSafetyTips #CyberAware #FamilySafety #TechSafety #DigitalWellness #StaySafeOnline #SafeKids

With technology evolving rapidly, how can parental oversight keep up? Start with a chat about online safety with your children, then consider adding some smart AI-powered tools to the mix. This way, you can stay involved in your kids’ digital lives without stifling their independence. Learn more about the best ways to keep your family safe online: https://mcafee.ly/3RHP62s

Labor Day has come and gone and now the kids are back in school! That means proud parents and grandparents everywhere are posting those back to school photos of cute kiddos holding up Pinterest-level boards with lots of personal information on them. You may want to think twice before posting those articles and putting all of that info into cyberspace. Check out this article from Huffington Post for more information on how to safely post photos of your child and avoid publicly announcing identifying information: https://hubs.li/Q02NtJTP0