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.

🛡️ Online Safety

💬 Conversation Starters

📚 Parent & Educator Resources

🐾 PAWS Up™ Activities

Estie's Besties Online Safety Pledge

PAWS Up!™ Online Every Time

Being a great digital citizen starts with the choices we make every day. By taking Estie's Besties Online Safety Pledge, you're promising to be kind, smart, and safe whenever you use a phone, tablet, computer, or gaming device.

Together, we can help make the internet a safer place for everyone!

My Promise

I promise to make smart choices online, treat others with kindness, and ask for help whenever I need it.

I will remember to...

🐾 PAWS Up!™ Online Every Time!

P – Pause

A – Act Wisely

W – Watch for Warning Signs

S – Speak Up

🎉 Congratulations!

You have officially taken the Estie's Besties Online Safety Pledge!

Way to go! By taking this pledge, you've promised to make smart, kind, and safe choices whenever you're online.

I'm so proud of you for taking my Estie's Besties Online Safety Pledge! 💜🐾

Now it's time to celebrate! Download your Official Estie's Besties Online Safety Pledge Certificate

🐾 Download My Certificate

Net Cetera: 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.

📘 Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online

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

📘 Open the Guide

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This page is designed for a mix of parents, caregivers, educators, librarians, and community leaders who want to help children safely navigate today’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.

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