E4: Keeping Kids Safe Online

In this solo episode of Byte Sized Security, host Marc David provides guidance for parents, teachers and caregivers on keeping children safe online. He covers:Protecting kids from online predators - Teaching them not to share personal info, limiting strangers, and monitoring communicationsDiscussing inappropriate content - Using parental controls, having age-appropriate conversations about explicit materialAddressing cyberbullying - Getting evidence, escalating to schools/authorities, providing emotional supportCurbing oversharing - Advising kids on smart posting habits and privacy settingsFostering good digital citizenship - Setting family tech agreements and modeling positive behaviorsImplementing parental controls - Using built-in device restrictions and monitoring apps judiciouslyHaving ongoing conversations - Getting kids to open up about their online lives and habitsEncouraging kids to come forward - So adults can help navigate issues like predators, bullying, and oversharingBalancing protection with privacy - Overseeing activity without invading their space<br/>For full episode recaps, subscribe to Byte Sized Security wherever you get your podcasts or visit bytesizedsecurity.show. See you next time!---I do hope you enjoyed this episode of the podcast. Here's some helpful resources including any sites that were mentioned in this episode.--Sites Mentioned in this EpisodeParent Guides from ConnectSafely - A growing collection of clearly written guidebooks that demystify apps, services and platforms popular with kids and teensInternet safety advice and information - Receive practical advice on the steps you can take as a parent to keep kids safe on social media, in online games and around the webProtecting Kids Online - How to talk to your kids about being online, and how to help them make good decisions and stay safeFBI Publications - A Parent's Guide to Internet SafetyNetSmartz - Provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help teach children be safer online with the goal of helping children to become more aware of potential online risksParenting, Media, and Everything in Between - Tips to promote healthy communication and development with kids<br/>--Find subscriber links on my site, add to your podcast player, or listen on the web players on my site:Listen to Byte Sized Security --Support this Podcast with a Tip:Support Byte Sized Security