Parent Alert: Educate yourself so that your kids can enjoy the best of the internet and social media without the risks, such as cybercrime, sexting, cyberbullying, phishing, cyberstalking, grooming, nude selfies, and other internet dangers.
This practical, go-to guide explains the digital dangers kids might encounter when they use social media, join chats, share selfies, use apps, and explore the internet. How do you educate children and teens about their digital footprint and protect them from trolls, bullies, frenemies, and stalkers? Learn how to set ground rules, encourage them to come to you if they are in trouble, and take action to prevent, minimize, or resolve the damage.
International cybersecurity expert Will Geddes provides simple action plans, preventive steps, and no-nonsense answers to the important questions asked by concerned parents Nadia Sawalha and Kaye Adams. Learn to recognize the warning signs so that you can help kids avoid internet dangers and stay safe online.
Parent Alert: As 10% of children aged 12 – 15 have broadcast live video material of themselves, you should think about a few things before allowing your child to use a webcam. Check they aren’t giving away too much.
Kaye says: ‘I often worry that in trying to work out if one of my girls is being bullied, I end up interrogating them. I find it’s best to ask about it in stages with general questions about how things are going.’\
Will Geddes is one of the world’s leading specialists in counterterrorism, kidnapping, direct action groups, personal security, and close protection services. He is a regular commentator and analyst for CNN, NBC, BBC, ITN, Newsweek, the Economist, the Times newspaper, the Daily Telegraph, and the International Herald Tribune. Television personalities and moms Nadia Sawalha and Kaye Adams host their own YouTube channel, Nadia & Kaye, where they vlog about a range of subjects.
