Internet safety is a major concern for all of us. But it's even more important when you have children. The web can be a wonderful place to learn and explore but it's also a dangerous place if you're not careful. We've put together a list of resources for you and your family to help you stay informed and most of all to be safe when you're online. We know safety
concerns don't end there so we are also expanding to add offline safety tips for everday life. You will definitely want to read this article from SafeKids. It deals with cell phones and GPS. Did you know that soon AOL will release a plug in that can be downloaded and will allow internet buddies to pinpoint your location offline using your cell phone number? Scary isn't it? Now we are giving predators tracking devices to locate our kids.
The links below relate to internet safety. Please visit each one. We are not affiliated with or receiving profit from any of these sites. We have researched them and added them because we want to give you the tools you need to keep up with the constant changes in technology and how it affects your family's safety.
Here are the links to our reviews with a description of each sites contents and a separate link to the site.
| BlogSafety.Com Review | MySpace Safety Tips | MySpace Unraveled Review |
| SafeKids | SafeTeens | Net Family News |
| McGruff The Crime Dog | OnGuard Online | Wired Safety |
| Chat Danger | NetSmartz 411 | NetSmartz |
While surfing for helpful safety tips and resources, we came across this site, Children's Risk To Pesticides, and wanted to share it with you. It contains a link to the CDC, Center for Disease Control, Top 10 Hazardous Household Chemicals. They have answers to your questions and resources to more information. I was amazed at the chemicals that go into some of these products. Air fresheners contain Formaldehyde. I never knew it was a carcinogen. But the most shocking was Phenol and the reactions it can cause to your skin. Scary stuff.