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AAP
Resources
Keeping
Kids Safe in Cyberspace
Tips and actions parents can take to ensure their child's safety on the
Internet.
The
Internet and Your Family
Information to help you teach kids the basics of the Internet, including
Internet safety.
Safety
Tips for Surfing the Internet
Tips to help parents create a safe Internet environment for their children.
Media
Education policy statement
Recommendations from the AAP on children's use of media, including the
Internet.
AAP
Media Matters
Information from the AAP about media and its impact on children's health
and safety.
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Links
and Resources for Parents
Growing Up Online
FRONTLINE on PBS released a new program discussing how the Internet is transforming childhood.
Common Sense Media
Google and Common Sense Media have teamed up to create a video of common sense tips and rules for families to help keep their children safe online.
National
Center for Missing and Exploited Children
This organization offers tips for children and teens about Internet usage,
as well as information for parents on keeping kids safe online.
NetSmartz
The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource
to teach kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet. For Parents: NetSmartz411 and  hotline #888/638-7411
Family
Education
Are you Web-savvy enough to be sure your teens are using the Internet appropriately?
iSAFE America
iSAFE is a non-profit organization who offers Internet Safety education and materials for students, teachers, parents, and law enforcement.
StaySafe.org
Wide range of information on computer, gaming and Internet safety. Materials
for kids, teens and parents.
IkeepSafe
The Internet Keep Safe Coalition group teaches basic rules of Internet
safety to children and parents. Governors and/or first spouses formed
this coalition in partnership with crime prevention organizations, law
enforcement agencies, foundations and corporate sponsors.
WiredSafety
WiredSafety is an online safety, education and help group that focuses
on assisting law enforcement on preventing and investigating cybercrimes education, providing information on online safety, privacy and security.
Safety is No Game. Is Your Family Set? Make a PACT Today!
A tool to help promote healthy and balanced media use. From Microsoft and National PTA.
Childnet
International
A non-profit organization working with others to help make the Internet
a fun and safe place for children.
Center
for Media and Child Health
Conducts and advances scientific research on the effects of media on young
minds and bodies; develops and evaluates clinical interventions; and educates
children, parents, and the public on media and their effects on the physical,
mental, and social health of all children.
See Family Safety Software Information
Built into the Windows® Vista™ Operating System
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For the most part, the Internet is a rewarding place for both kids and teens, but the potential risks to their privacy and personal safety are real. While surfing the Web, your children may stumble upon disturbing information or images, or they may innocently accept or share files that could expose your family to Internet thieves or computer viruses. They may encounter cyberbullies who try to embarrass or intimidate them. Even worse, your children may unknowingly communicate with child predators, who use the Internet to befriend vulnerable children by pretending to be another child or a trustworthy adult and then try to persuade them to meet in person.