The internet offers an exciting world of experiences for children and the whole family. It can be entertaining, educational and rewarding—and provides countless opportunities to create, connect and communicate. However, just as in the real world, these rapidly developing technologies also have risks and challenges.

As a parent, you can play an important role in helping your children have safe and positive experiences online. By becoming aware of how children and young people use the internet, what they use it for, the risks in being online and some of the strategies to manage these risks, you can help guide them in the online world. We therefore recommend that you spend a few moments on the Cybersmart website with your children.

Cybersmart provides activities, resources and practical advice to help young kids, kids, teens and parents safely enjoy the online world.

Some other websites we recommend:

Crayola – Contains free colouring activites and games

Kidsites.com – Your guide to the best kid sites on the web

National Geographic Kids – Games, animals, photos, stories and more

Jan Brett – Colour pages and activities