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 communications
• Discussing inappropriate content - Using parental controls, having age-appropriate conversations about explicit material
• Addressing cyberbullying - Getting evidence, escalating to schools/authorities, providing emotional support
• Curbing oversharing - Advising kids on smart posting habits and privacy settings
• Fostering good digital citizenship - Setting family tech agreements and modeling positive behaviors
• Implementing parental controls - Using built-in device restrictions and monitoring apps judiciously
• Having ongoing conversations - Getting kids to open up about their online lives and habits
• Encouraging kids to come forward - So adults can help navigate issues like predators, bullying, and oversharing
• Balancing protection with privacy - Overseeing activity without invading their space

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I do hope you enjoyed this episode of the podcast. Here's some helpful resources including any sites that were mentioned in this episode.

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Sites Mentioned in this Episode

• Parent Guides from ConnectSafely - A growing collection of clearly written guidebooks that demystify apps, services and platforms popular with kids and teens
• Internet 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 web
• Protecting Kids Online - How to talk to your kids about being online, and how to help them make good decisions and stay safe
• FBI Publications - A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
• NetSmartz - 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 risks
• Parenting, Media, and Everything in Between - Tips to promote healthy communication and development with kids

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