Digital Smarts - Raising Digital Citizens

When it comes to digital safety, it is always good to run through a checklist of all the things you should be doing as a parent. Such an updated list is available online on StaySafeOnline.org’s Raising Digital Citizens page. One of the catch phrases they use  -“Keep a clean machine”- is a good reminder to make sure your computer is free from digital malware.  They also remind parents to be proactive when it comes to thwarting cyberbullying. Prevention methods include working with kids on strategies for when problems arise such as talking to a trusted adult, not retaliating, keeping records of written communications, blocking the bully, or filing a complaint. It is also a good idea to brainstorm steps to take with your children should these strategies fail.