EspañolToday, February 5th, 2019, is a day to celebrate. It’s Safer Internet Day. Safer Internet Day calls on us to encourage everyone to come “Together for a Better Internet” (Today’s slogan). From
In collaboration with Google and Mom It Forward Influencer Network., so we can all Be Internet Awesome
Quick Tips on Safer Internet Day
First, check out Be Internet Awesome to get tips about the fundamentals of digital citizenship and safety, including how to be internet Smart, Alert, Strong, Kind, and Brave.
Next, check out the NEW Be Internet Awesome Family Guide.
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Once you and yours have checked that out, encourage the kiddos to put their newly found wisdom and skills to the test by exploring Interland, “a magical place brimming with both awesome and blahsome surprises.”
Then, check out Family Link, to learn about an app that helps create healthy digital habits to consider for your family.
In the meantime, here are some quick tips from Be Internet Awesome.
How to Create a Strong Password
Just like in real life, personal privacy and security are important online. Keeping information safe helps kids avoid damaging their devices, reputations, and relationships.
The Basics
- Make it memorable, but avoid using personal information like names or birthdays.
- Use a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, symbols, and numbers.
- R3pl@ce le++ers wit# sYmb0ls & n^mb3rs 1ike Thi$.
Switch It Up
- Use different passwords for different sites.
- Avoid using easy to guess passwords like “password,” “LetMeIn,” and “123456.”
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School Involvement
On this Safer Internet Day, you can make an even bigger impact by encouraging your child’s school to come together for a better internet, too, by sharing Be Internet Awesome with your school’s teachers
One last thought, a follow-up conversation is a great way to confirm with your kids how to be safe and smart online on this Safer Internet Day, and everyday, using the information you learned from Be Internet Awesome.
Have a Safer Internet Day!
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This is SO important. The internet has too many weirdos these days. Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for stopping by and please spread the word.
Creating strong passwords is the first and the basic step to be safe on internet. Very informative post indeed
Thank you, yes, I think strong passwords is one of the most important barriers.
Definitely, need to find ways to check what your children doing online. It’s important to be able to monitor that for family safety. But not just bad sights but for signs of bullying and other things as well.
I’ve never been good with passwords, always seem to use the same password over and over again. But teaching our kids how to use strong passwords is important.
Great tips! I’m so afraid what my son can find on the Internet or that he will click something he doesn’t understand and someone will hack our pc