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Online Safety Tips

The best way to protect your children online is through creating and maintaining open lines of communication. Internet safety is about parenting - software programs alone will not protect your children.
Prepare your children for the online world as you would the real world. Talk to them about dangers and risks online. Talk with your children about their online activity, including the websites they are visiting, the people they are communicating with, the information they are posting about themselves, and any situations that make them feel scared, uncomfortable or confused.
Establish a positive relationship with your children before someone else does.
Place computers in common areas where supervision can occur. Remember that smart phones have internet access, too!
Sign an internet safety pledge with your child.
Create and post internet use guidelines and rules.
Know your child's passwords, screen names and account information.
Advise your children against downloading items from unknown sources. The items may be inappropriate for your children to see, may contain copyrighted material, or may infect your computer with viruses.
Learn as much as you can about the internet and the places your children are visiting. Keep current on child exploitation trends on the internet.
Report online child exploitation incidents to the CyberTipline. You can also contact the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force at (608) 266-1671, or call local law enforcement.
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Parent Guide for iPhones/iPads

Parent Guide for Android Devices

Google Family Link - Google Parent Control Setup

Guardian's Guide to TikTok

Snapchat Family Center

Discord Family Center

Google Safety Center

Snapchat Safety Guide

Social Media Safety Guidelines

Social Media Safety for Teens

Social Networking Tips for Parents

Roblox Safety Video

Facebook Safety Guide

Instagram Safety Guide

Linkedin Safety Guide

Twitter/X Safety Guide

MeetMe Safety Guide

WhatsApp Safety Guide

VPN Safety Guide

KIK Safety Guide