Included here is a list of additional Internet safety resources. Click on the most updated information and tap into tips, forms, kits, and other links to help you make the most of the Internet, while helping to protect your children from the potential dangers online.
Dr. Linda Young
Dr. Young is a senior staff psychologist at Seattle University. Through her work with couples and students, she has seen the topic of online safety emerge as a prominent one over the past few years. Visit her pages to go beyond general safety and security guidelines.
NetSmartz411
Now you can ask the experts at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children about a variety of online safety issues including how to report Internet crime, how do know if your child is at risk of being lured by a sexual predator or what is a chat room and how does it work.
Wireless Safety Tips
Wireless devices are extremely popular among young people, and the proliferation of technology creates new potential risks as well as new opportunities. To help address this, Qwest now offers advice from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® about the safer and smarter use of wireless technology
MSN Parental Controls
Most Web browsers include a feature that allows parents to control what sites their children can visit. Learn how to setup this feature in MSN Premium using this short video courtesy of Microsoft.
Become a Safer Surfer
Qwest developed the Online Safety Certification program to help you, as a parent or guardian, stay current about online safety issues that today's connected families are facing.
Become a Web Wonder
Learn about current online trends, Internet basics such as search engines and how to create a blog, how to enhance your lifestyle using the Web, and more.
Qwest Connected Family Kit
View online or download and print the Qwest Connected Family Kit. This comprehensive kit includes information about online safety, identity theft and some tips on how to get the most out of your Internet experience.
Printable Internet Tip Cards
These online safety tip cards are perfect for posting on the refrigerator, message board or near the family computer.
Internet Safety Pledges
Create clear guidelines for safer Internet use for the whole family with these age-appropriate house pledges or acceptable-use policies. Place them near your computer(s) for an easy reminder.
Common Internet Terms
Blogging. Phishing. Screenagers. So many new online terms, so little time to learn them all. This handy guide will help you better understand today's most common Internet "lingo."
NOTE: Qwest is providing this resource developed with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children as a
public service. Qwest assumes no liability for the accuracy or use of this information.
