Kids growing up today have so many new risks to contend with online-- sexting, sextortion, cyberbullying, online solicitations, and inappropriate images to name a few. Learn how NCMEC leverages our understanding of the most recent threats to children online to inform our internet safety program, NetSmartz. Using examples and strategies on NetSmartz, professionals can educate and empower parents to be more comfortable developing age-appropriate open communication with their children about online safety. These bite-size strategies will equip parents with teachable moments in their daily lives to build critical thinking, decision-making, in their children
Learning Objectives:
This presentation will provide professionals with the practical skills necessary to equip parents to hold productive and non-judgmental conversations with children about online safety
Professionals will be able to provide parents with examples, activities, and talking points that professionals and parents can leverage to address online safety
This presentation will reinforce a holistic prevention approach among professionals, parents, and children
