Helpful Information

Parenting Youth Online

Recognizing that it is easy to feel overwhelmed with how to keep kids safe, the Parenting in the Online World booklet includes information on risks and ideas for initiating and maintaining a dialogue with youths/teens about safe online practices.

Learn more about:

  • Emerging online risks
  • Important conversations to have with your teen
  • General information on the type of behaviour that could be illegal
  • Signs that your child may need help

Watch here for information on online risks and trends: https://protectchildren.ca/en/online-risks-and-trends/

Printed copies are available at protectchildren.ca/order.

Continuing conversations about online safety

To better understand how children can be protected online, Dr. Michael Salter, Director of the East Asia and Pacific Hub of Childlight at the University of New South Wales, walks through several topics.

Managing children’s screen time: Tips for parents

Learn the risks of sharing internet-enabled devices with children without proper oversight. This video provides parents with practical strategies for managing devices, the importance of active supervision, and how to guide children’s access to social media safely.

Screen time and children’s well-being: What parents need to know

Spending too much time online can harm children’s mental health, reduce their capacity to learn, and increase personal safety risks. This video highlights the dangers of excessive screen use and what parents can do to protect and guide their children in the digital world.

Internet safety guidelines: Protecting kids and teens online

From social media access to exposure to harmful content, children and teens face real risks online. This video provides parents with clear safety guidelines, practical supervision strategies, and advice on how to help kids under 12 and teenagers navigate the digital world more safely.