Navigating today&rsquo\;s digital world wi
th our children can feel \;overwhelming. Technology and online trends
change quickly\, \;creating both new opportunities and new risks. This
constant shift can make it difficult to know how to guide and support chi
ldren\, \;but with the right tools and information\, parents can feel
more \;confident fostering safe\, healthy online habits. NetSmartz Int
ernet \;Safety for Adults is designed for parents and caregivers of&nb
sp\;students of all ages who want to better understand the digital \;s
paces their children use every day. \;
The Indiana Center for Pre
vention of Youth Abuse &\; Suicide provides NetSmartz digital safety&nb
sp\;education as a community education partner with the National Center fo
r Missing and Exploited \;Children and the Indiana Internet Crimes Aga
inst Children Task Force.
Learn more at \;indianaprevention.or g
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This presentation will provide current information about o
nline grooming and solicitation\,
cyberbullying\, and healthy online
boundaries. Parents will gain practical strategies for setting
age-ap
propriate expectations for device usage\, reinforcing healthy boundaries\,
and recognizing
warning signs&mdash\;along with tools\, language\, a
nd trusted resources to support ongoing
conversations at home.