I recently was introduced to an awesome website that I thought I would share with everyone. The name of the site is the Kristin Helms Internet Safety Foundation and the website is http://www.kristinhelmsfoundation.org/.
It is through tragedy that we are privy to such a wonderful collection of tips and information. Kristin met a sexual predator online and the ending was not a happy one. I encourage all parents to read this website and understand, as the site states, that it is not just about monitoring your child’s computer usage at home. Computers are available at school and now with the advent of Smart Phones kids can go online with ease.
Remember to educate your children from an early age about internet use and forming relationships online. I gave some tips in an earlier post- Protecting Your Children from Cyberbullying.
And there are tools to keep your computer at home safe as well as your child’s mobile phone as well. InternetSafety.com offers such products for purchase.
Do take the time to read the information offered at the Kristin Holmes Internet Safety Foundation. Let’s do our part to keep our kids safe! Thank you to Kristin’s family for turning thier tragedy into a resource we can all use.
Best to all!
DeeAnna
on Dec 27th, 2009 at 1:34 am
Thank you DeeAnna for your informative and thoughtful posting regarding my daughter Kristin’s foundation website, and for warning parents of the serious dangers online.
I appreciate your kindness and the vital work that you do. Those suffering trauma, grief, depression and loss, are often emotionally carried by wonderful therapists (*Mental Health Heroes) like you!
Bless You, Danielle Helms