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"Communication is an effective tool for parents and guardians when helping their children avoid the dangers that exist on the Internet. NetSmartz provides on- and offline learning activities for parents to facilitate discussions with their children and teens about Internet safety. Visit "Parent FAQ" to learn more about how and why parents should use NetSmartz."

"The i-SAFE Inc. Community Outreach initiative extends Internet safety awareness beyond the classroom by bringing students, parents, school and community leaders, and others together to spread this knowledge throughout the entire community. Students can take the lead as i-Mentors and educate their peers about online dangers. Our youth empowerment campaign mobilizes students to get involved and take action. i-SAFE trains students and equips them with the tools to teach others how to protect themselves online. Parents can be the key to safe and rewarding online experiences for the whole family. i-SAFE helps educate parents about hazards in cyberspace, and gives them opportunities to spread this valuable information within their communities. Schools can build on the education program by taking Internet safety beyond the classroom. i-SAFE works with teachers, advisors, administrators, and counselors to inform parents and community members about the importance of Internet safety for all cyber citizens. Business, civic, community, and elected leaders all share a common duty to promote the well-being of our children. i-SAFE seeks to work with these leaders by lending resources and volunteering time. i-SAFE believes that it takes a strong commitment from all areas of the community for a true culture change to occur. By planning Internet safety activities, events, and trainings, you can be the spark that leads to an entire community of safe and responsible cyber citizens. Join i-SAFE and make a difference today."

"As our children and teens race down the onramp to the Information Superhighway, many parents feel left behind in the dust. News stories about online sexual predators, child pornography, cyberbullies, hate groups, gaming addiction, and other dangers that lurk in the online world make us feel increasingly concerned about what our children are doing (and with whom) in cyberspace. In Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens, Internet safety expert Nancy Willard provides you with need-to-know information about those online dangers and gives you the practical parenting strategies necessary to help children and teens learn to use the Internet safely and responsibly."

"Parents need to understand that the greatest risk our children face online is being denied access. The Internet is essential to our children's education, future careers and lives. But even the most experienced Internet user doesn't understand how children use the Internet and how to help them have a safer and more enjoyable surfing experience."

"This guide is for parents who have begun to see that computers and online services will be or already are a part of children's at school, at community centers, at home, or at the library-and who are looking for some guidelines and advice. We have written it with the computer novice in mind and have provided simple definitions and ideas for how to get involved."

"Social Safety Tips for Parents: * Is Your Child At Risk? * Take a crash course in social safety * Talking points for the dinner table * Preventive Medicine - Steps you can take now * Monsters in the computer"

"AdLit.org is a national multimedia project offering information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers. AdLit.org is an educational initiative of WETA, the flagship public television and radio station in the nation's capital, and is funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York and by the Ann B. and Thomas L. Friedman Family Foundation."

Connects to official information and services from the U.S. government that are related to physical and mental health of childr

"People of all ages have always loved to share music, and - just as with digital photography - the Internet has made it extremely easy to share tunes with friends (and strangers) anywhere. Services like Kazaa, LimeWire and BitTorrent that offer file-sharing, or P2P for short, have millions of users around the world. P2P has received a lot of media attention because of legal issues to do with sharing copyright music and film. But that is just one of the risks involved. In this guide we look at the wider issues of harmful content/contact and privacy and security, as well as the legal risks. This will help "

"Erin Jansen writes to educate, entertain and empower people worldwide about the lingo used in the online world. As a writer, publisher, and contributing editor, she appears on television and radio shows, and in newspapers and magazines. "

"Stop Bullying Now! Welcome to the Stop Bullying Now! Campaign. You can learn all about bullying and what you can do to stop it. Take a look around and you'll find games and cartoon Webisodes that help you Take a Stand. Lend a Hand. Stop Bullying Now!"

"We are pleased to provide you with the knowledge you need to effectively protect your children online. To access the FREE Parent's Tech Tutorial, developed by Symantec and iKeepSafe"

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