Parent Alert: How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online

by Will Geddes, Nadia Sawalha, Kaye Adams

Educate yourself so that your kids can enjoy the best of the internet and social media without the risks, such as cybercrime, sexting, cyberbullying, phishing, cyberstalking, grooming, nude selfies, and other internet dangers.

This practical, go-to guide explains the digital dangers kids might encounter when they use social media, join chats, share selfies, use apps, and explore the internet. How do you educate children and teens about their digital footprint and protect them from trolls, bullies, frenemies, and stalkers? Learn how to set ground rules, encourage them to come to you if they are in trouble, and take action to prevent, minimize, or resolve the damage.

International cybersecurity expert Will Geddes provides simple action plans, preventive steps, and no-nonsense answers to the important questions asked by concerned parents Nadia Sawalha and Kaye Adams. Learn to recognize the warning signs so that you can help kids avoid internet dangers and stay safe online.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

Published July 17, 2018

Reviews

[Ietrio · Rating 1 out of 5]

Fear everything. And pay the fear monger, because he has a family to feed.

[Heather Hunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reference book to help navigate the online world with teens. It serves as a great reminder to your kids that you aren’t punishing, but protecting and helping them learn what’s ok & what’s not. Each chapter has takeaways and Q&A as well, and it’s setup that you don’t have to read in sequential order ... although I did, because I’m psychotic like that. 🤪

[Lisa Day · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terrifying but a really important read. I would go a section at a time and then give yourself something light to read in between. Excellent information.

[Dinah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Social media and keeping your kids safe. Also has good pointers for the parents to stay safe and not give out too much info online.

[Skye · Rating 1 out of 5]

It was great until I got to the point where CNN and the New York Times were touted as reputable news sources on scouting out fake news.

[Janice · Rating 4 out of 5]

If only they would come over and set up all these things themselves! Then it would definitely be a 5. But this book is the next best thing.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very useful information.

[Carmen Ledford · Rating 4 out of 5]

Parent Alert: How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online is a practical guide for parents to help understand the online dangers facing our youth. It is written from differing perspectives: from a security expert (Will Geddes) and from two moms (Nadia Sawalha and Kaye Adams). Real-life scenarios from parents are coupled with an answer from Mr. Geddes and insight from Ms. Sawalha and Ms. Adams. The book covers the basics of online security for new parents and yields tips and tricks for more seasoned parents. The book is peppered with tons of alarming statistics that bring the point home of the risks facing kids online. The book also contains many questions from parents that are answered by the authors. Each chapter contains a handy summary for quick referencing. In this day and age, all parents need to remain vigilant concerning their children’s safety. This book is another tool to learn to do just that.

I received an advance reading copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I was not obligated to write a positive review.