According to research, there are 50,000 predators online at any given time (Thomas, n.d.). These individuals are likely luring profiles or hiding in chat rooms in search of vulnerable children. Predators know that a growing number of children are now on the Internet, therefore, they monopolize the opportunity because it allows easy access and increased chances to privately communicate with them. Unfortunately, predators are not the only threat online. According to research there are over 5 million Facebook users under the age of 10, although Facebook prohibits users under the age of 13, (Hopkinson, 2015). In addition, there are over 80 million fake profiles on Facebook (Chauhan, 2016). With the increase accessibility of social media, criminals often create fake profiles online to capitalize on the opportunity to steal more than identity. Parents, beware! As a consequence of the many hidden dangers online, parents should be concerned and learn ways to increase youth safety. This self-help manuscript will provide information to help parents help their children have a safe and rewarding Internet experience. Readers will receive the following benefits: explore the pros and cons of technology learn techniques for proper usage of modern technology gain knowledge of potential risks such as: cyberbullying, sexting, predators, exploitation and others learn about secret apps and codes children use to hide their online activities acquire knowledge to implement safety online implement and explain the rules for computer and Internet usage develop a trusting relationship to improve parent and child communication risk, safety and responsibilities receive additional resources offering information and help

Raising Tech-Savvy Kids: A Guide to Parental Control and Digital Citizenship is a vital resource for parents and caregivers wanting to manage the obstacles of parenting children in the digital era. With the fast evolution of technology, it's more vital than ever to ensure that children are using technology responsibly and healthily. This book gives a complete overview of the tactics and resources required to help youngsters navigate the digital world safely and ethically. This book covers everything from setting up parental control mechanisms and recognizing the possible hazards and advantages of technology usage to creating clear rules and guidelines, controlling screen time, and managing online privacy and security. It also gives recommendations for keeping the lines of communication open and supporting good digital citizenship. With the aid of this handbook, parents and caregivers will be prepared with the information and skills they need to help children navigate the digital world securely and ethically. It will aid you in understanding the need of safeguarding personal information online, educating children about online privacy, and managing online security problems. This book is meant to be interactive and simple to read, with practical ideas and real-life examples that parents can use to assist their children. You will also discover extra resources, including connections to useful websites, software, and applications that may assist in the process of parenting tech-savvy kids. If you want to ensure that your child is using technology responsibly and healthily, Raising Tech-Savvy Kids: A Guide to Parental Control and Digital Citizenship is the perfect resource for you. It will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to help your child navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.

Via rhyming text, Tony and Emma learn about online safety and privacy of personal information.

Every parent struggles to find a balance with cell phones, social networks, and video games in the lives of their kids. Most parents feel overwhelmed and ill-equipped to set boundaries for their kids because they don't know what to do with the technology themselves. Tech Savvy Parenting will give parents the practical tools and resources needed to help the whole family use technology wisely and responsibly. It is a valuable resource allowing parents to move from being frustrated to being tech savvy. This full-color book includes 22 infographics and 18 resources that help bring the technical information to life.

As a practicing child psychiatrist and mother of three, Jodi Gold has a unique understanding of both the mind-boggling benefits and the serious downsides of technology. Dr. Gold weaves together scientific knowledge and everyday practical advice to help you foster your child's healthy relationship to technology, from birth to the teen years. You'll learn: *How much screen time is too much at different ages. *What your kids and teens are actually doing in all those hours online. *How technology affects social, emotional, and cognitive development. *Which apps and games build smarts and let creativity shine. *How your own media habits influence your children. *What you need to know about privacy concerns, cyberbullying, and other dangers. *Ways to set limits that the whole family can live with. Winner (Second Place)—American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Child Health Category

The Internet can be a scary, dangerous place especially for children. This book shows parents how to help digital kids navigate this environment. Sexting, cyberbullying, revenge porn, online predators…all of these potential threats can tempt parents to snatch the smartphone or tablet out of their children’s hands. While avoidance might eliminate the dangers, that approach also means your child misses out on technology’s many benefits and opportunities. In Raising Humans in a Digital World, digital literacy educator Diana Graber shows how children must learn to handle the digital space through: developing social-emotional skills balancing virtual and real life building safe and healthy relationships avoiding cyberbullies and online predators protecting personal information identifying and avoiding fake news and questionable content becoming positive role models and leaders Raising Humans in a Digital World is packed with at-home discussion topics and enjoyable activities that any busy family can slip into their daily routine. Full of practical tips grounded in academic research and hands-on experience, today’s parents finally have what they’ve been waiting for—a guide to raising digital kids who will become the positive and successful leaders our world desperately needs.

Screenwise offers a realistic and optimistic perspective on how to thoughtfully guide kids in the digital age. Many parents feel that their kids are addicted, detached, or distracted because of their digital devices. Media expert Devorah Heitner, however, believes that technology offers huge potential to our children-if parents help them. Using the foundation of their own values and experiences, parents and educators can learn about the digital world to help set kids up for a lifetime of success in a world fueled by technology. Screenwise is a guide to understanding more about what it is like for children to grow up with technology, and to recognizing the special challenges-and advantages-that contemporary kids and teens experience thanks to this level of connection. In it, Heitner presents practical parenting "hacks": quick ideas that you can implement today that will help you understand and relate to your digital native. The book will empower parents to recognize that the wisdom that they have gained throughout their lives is a relevant and urgently needed supplement to their kid's digital savvy, and help them develop skills for managing the new challenges of parenting. Based on real-life stories from other parents and Heitner's wealth of knowledge on the subject, Screenwise teaches parents what they need to know in order to raise responsible digital citizens.