The best way to protect your kids online? Talk to them.
Here are some resources from our June 2020 virtual online safety program for parents to equip their children with the tools and language they need to have a conversation about making safe and responsible decisions.
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Because FamilyBecauseFamily exists to inspire and equip parents to be the first influence in the lives of their children. Founded in 2013, BecauseFamily has presented in and hosted conferences and seminars all over the United States. Our book, “What’s in Your Pocket?” is in hundreds of homes giving parents the confidence they need to protect their children from the potential dangers of their digital lifestyle.
Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted by Congress in 2000 to address concerns about children's access to obscene or harmful content over the Internet. CIPA imposes certain requirements on schools or libraries that receive discounts for Internet access or internal connections through the E-rate program – a program that makes certain communications services and products more affordable for eligible schools and libraries. In early 2001, the FCC issued rules implementing CIPA and provided updates to those rules in 2011.
CleanbrowsingCleanBrowsing is a DNS-based content filtering service that offers a safe way to browse the web without surprises. It intercepts domain requests and filter sites that should be blocked, based on your filtering needs. Our, free, family filter, for example, blocks porn, obscene, and adult content, while still allowing Google, Youtube, Bing, DuckDuckGo and the rest of the web to load safely.
Common Sense MediaCommon Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century.
Covenant EyesOur goal is to equip people with tools that provide protection and encourage accountability and trust in the fight against Internet temptation.
Keeping Children Safe Online During COVID-19Due to school closings and stay-at-home orders resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, children’s increased online presence
may put them at greater risk of child exploitation. Parents, guardians, caregivers, and teachers can take measures to help protect children from becoming victims of online child predators.
Protecting Kids OnlineThe opportunities kids have to socialize online come with benefits and risks. Adults can help reduce the risks by talking to kids about making safe and responsible decisions.
Protect Young MindsOur mission is to empower parents, professionals and community leaders to protect young kids from pornography, and promote healing from any sexual exploitation.
The United States Department of JusticeThe Supreme Court has ruled that, “transmitting obscenity and child pornography, whether via the Internet or other means, is... illegal under federal law for both adults and juveniles.”
-Reno v. ACLU, 521 U.S. 844 (1998).
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The Tech-Wise Family by Andy CrouchISBN: 9780801018664
Publication Date: 2017-04-18
Thought leader and executive editor of Christianity Today helps parents understand how technology, and the way we use it as families, can hinder or help us and our children grow in character and become the kind of people we want to be.
The Art of Screen Time by Anya KamenetzISBN: 9781610396721
Publication Date: 2018-01-30
Today's babies often make their debut on social media with the very first sonogram. They begin interacting with screens at around four months old. But is this good news or bad news? A wonderful opportunity to connect around the world? Or the first step in creating a generation of addled screen zombies?
Digital Minimalism by Cal NewportISBN: 9780525536512
Publication Date: 2019-02-05
Minimalism is the art of knowing how much is just enough. Digital minimalism applies this idea to our personal technology.
Raising Humans in a Digital World by Diana GraberISBN: 9780814439791
Publication Date: 2019-01-15
Sexting, cyberbullying, revenge porn, online predators... all of these potential threats can tempt parents to snatch the smartphone or tablet right out of their children's hands. While avoidance might eliminate the dangers, that approach also means your child misses out on technology's many benefits and opportunities. This book is packed with at-home discussion topics and enjoyable activities that any busy family can slip into their daily routine. Full of practical tips grounded in academic research and hands-on experience, today's parents finally have what they've been waiting for--a guide to raising digital kids who will become the positive and successful leaders our world desperately needs.
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