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PR: KidsBeSafeOnline LLC and IROC2.org are dedicated to online child safety have come together to increase education and awareness of the dangers posed by the current trends in technology. They have joined forces to proactively educate children and parents regarding the consequences of sexting, sextcast

They're called "Generation M2": highly tech-savvy children ages 8 to 18, whose lives are immersed in electronic media. Now, the nation's top pediatric organization is mobilizing efforts around their well-being.

"The Australian Government's Cybersafety Help Button provides internet users, particularly children and young people, with easy online access to cybersafety information and assistance available in Australia. It offers counselling, reporting and educational resources to assist young people deal with online risks including cyberbullying, unwanted contact, scams and fraud, and offensive or inappropriate material. The help button is a free application that is easily downloaded onto personal computers, mobile devices, and school and library networks."

Keep your children safe from online predators by adopting internet safety practices.

Panwapa, created by the educational experts behind Sesame Street, is a multimedia, global initiative that is designed to inspire and empower a new generation of children, ages four to seven, to be responsible global citizens. Researchbased materials come in a range of media platforms, including online, video, and print.

"From podcasts to porn, cyberbullying to cell phones, Dr. Russell Sabella helps readers understand the risks that emerge when high-tech tools, uninformed parents, and exuberant youth collide. Because kids are growing up with modern technologies, many are more expert than their parents. As a result, a parent's ability to make effective decisions for how technology is used may be compromised. GuardingKids.com empowers parents, educators, and other care takers to better understand the electronic terrain. Readers will be better able to help children safely and securely navigate a minefield of inappropriate and risky situations."

Some excellent resources and links shared on this site by Dr. Russell Sabella, author of Guarding Kids: A Practial Guide to Keeping Kids Out of High-Tech Trouble. His Resource Links provide many additional resources on the topic.