Parent Resouces
General Internet Safety Information
- Request a Parent Packet
- Internet Safety Quiz for Adults
- Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats
Get informed to combat online aggression with this website by the Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use.
- OnGuard Online.gov
Gain practical, timely information on protecting your family when using technology.
- bNetS@vvy
Find resources promoting safe social networking and Internet Safety for parents and teens..
- K9 Web Protection Browser
K9 Web Protection is a free Internet filter and parental control software for home computers (PC and Mac), iPhones and iPads. The browser automatically blocks adult content and malicious sites.
- Heads Up - PDF
“Share with care” and “interact with tact” are two of the messages in this OnGuard Online publication for kids.
- An Internet Survival Guide for Parents
Learn what you need to know to help your kids safely enjoy media, including the Internet.
- Utah Kids Protection Registry
Block your email, mobile number, instant messaging ID and/or fax number from use by adult-oriented marketers by registering with this free service from Utah.gov.
- Prevent Child Abuse Utah
Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) Utah is a non-profit organization breaking the cycle of child abuse through education and training. PCA offers information an classes on Internet Safety for Utah Families.
- WebWise Kids
Web Wise Kids is about empowering today's youth to make wise online choices through computer games based on real-life scenarios.
- McGruff.org
Fight bullying and other threats with games and videos for kids, information for parents.
- ATechnologySociety
Find information on minimizing the risks of using technology such as mobile phones, computer games and social networking tools.
- Digital Safety
Find tops tags related to “Internet Safety” at digitalsafety’s Delicious site.
- Keeping Kids Safer on the Internet: Tips for Parents and Guardians
Help children get street smart about the Internet with this site from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
- ThinkUknow Parents Section
Thinkuknow is an education initiative by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre in the UK. Many Great Resources for Parent regarding internet safety.
Internet Safety News and Updates
- Online Safety Report Discourages Scare Tactics
An article published by eSchool News explains that scare tactics don�t keep kids safe online�modeling and communicating about positive behavior does.
- Online Bullies Pull Schools Into the Fray
This article describes how some schools are dealing with Cyberbullies.
- When Your Child Is the Cyberbully
A psychology professor offers a thoughtful response to apparent whose child harassed a schoolmate in this New York Times article.
- Net Family News
This weekly email newsletter, daily blog, and news feed provides parents with information on how to help kids have a safe, constructive times online.
- BlogSafety.com
Visit this online forum to find parents discussing Internet Safety issues.
- Internet Safety Podcast
Download free podcasts on Internet Safety topics from the Internet Safety Project, sponsored by Brigham Young University.
Protect Your Computer
- Protect Your PC
This article contains information and advise on how to protect your PC while online.
- Protect your Mac
This article contains information and advise on how to protect your Mac while online.
- Keep Your Computer System Updated
Ongoing updates are issued to guard against new viruses and malware. This resource tells you how to keep your Windows system up-to-date.
- Install Antivirus Software
Learn how fight software programs used by online attackers to invade your PC.
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