Online Safety Resources for Children

Estie's Besties offers approachable, practical resources to help parents, caregivers, educators, librarians, and community leaders support children in today's digital world.

Through books, activities, and conversation starters, our goal is to encourage open communication, safer online habits, kindness, and confidence—both online and in everyday life.

Whether at home, in the classroom, or in the community, these resources are designed to help adults start meaningful conversations and help children build healthy digital habits.

 

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Helpful Resources for Families & Educators

Explore trusted online safety resources created to help parents, caregivers, and educators start meaningful conversations and build healthy digital habits together.

šŸ“˜ Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online

Practical conversation starters and simple guidance to help families build safe and healthy online habits.

 

Key Online Safety Tips

Helping children navigate today’s digital world safely starts with open conversations, trust, and ongoing guidance. Here are some important tips for parents, caregivers, and educators to help children build safe, confident, and responsible online habits:

Start conversations early and keep them ongoing
Children should know they can come to a trusted adult without fear of getting in trouble if something online makes them uncomfortable, confused, or scared. Establishing this trust early is crucial for their safety.

Teach Children to Pause Before They Click, Post, or Share
Help kids understand that photos, messages, videos, and personal information shared online can spread quickly and may be difficult or impossible to take back. Emphasize the permanence of online content.

Remind Children That Not Everyone Online Is Who They Seem to Be
Talk openly about online strangers, fake profiles, scams, gaming chats, and people who may try to manipulate or pressure children online. Educate them on how to identify and avoid such situations.

Stay Connected to Your Childā€™s Digital World
Know the apps, games, websites, and social media platforms your child uses, and encourage open communication about their online experiences. Being present in their digital life helps you guide them better.

Encourage Kindness, Confidence, and Speaking Up
Teach children to trust their instincts, treat others with kindness online, and to tell a trusted adult if they encounter anything concerning. Empowering them to speak up is vital for their safety and well-being.

Who Can These Resources Help?
This page is designed for a mix of parents, caregivers, educators, librarians, and community leaders who want to help children safely navigate todayā€™s digital world. The goal is to provide approachable, practical guidance.

Helping Families Start the Conversation

We believe online safety conversations should feel approachable, supportive, and ongoing. Through books, resources, and community outreach, Estie’s mission is to help children and trusted adults build confidence, communication, and safe digital habits together.