Keeping kids safe online is not a simple task, it takes time and effort and there are a number of steps involved.

To help navigate our way through this new reality we are joined by our special guest, Michelle Derrig Author of the highly successful protective behaviours picture book ‘Only For Me’. 

Michelle is a child protection advocate and stay-at-home Mum to four children aged from 5 to 15.

Michelle’s book, Only For Me is a gentle rhyming book which teaches young children that their body is private and that they have a right to protect their privacy. Since its release in July 2016, over 13,000 copies have been sold across the globe to critical acclaim by parents, educators, teachers and child protection organisation

We ask Michelle questions including:
You have been a child protection advocate for many years, what changes have you experienced and seen in since we went into lockdown?
Why is online safety more important than ever before?
You have mentioned that the media have reported about a handbook circulating the dark web, listing ways for predators to target children during the COVID lockdown. For someone who doesn’t know what the dark web is can you quickly explain what it is and why parents should be aware of it?
Your article summarises online protection into ABC - can you tell us more?
What are the types of threats that children may face online?
Can you share any stories that illustrate the dangers/consequences?
Children could be exposed to a new batch of malware threats because they are downloading more applications at the moment including viruses and ransomware. What has been your experience with this?
What else can parents do to protect children?
If god forbid a child was being targeted by a predator, what behaviours would a parent typically see? What should they do?

For Michelle's full article go to: https://kiddipedia.com.au/the-abc-to-keeping-our-kids-safe-during-the-covid-lockdown/ 

For further information on staying safe during the COVID lockdown visit the government’s eSafety website and download their guide for parents.

https://www.esafety.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-04/aus-global-parent-online-safety-advice_1.pdf 

For further information on empowering and protecting young children against sexual abuse go to www.onlyforme.com.au. 

For a limited time, you can order Michelle's SAFE Kids Series (valued at $14.95) for FREE.

Offer expires 30.06.20.

Keeping kids safe online is not a simple task, it takes time and effort and there are a number of steps involved.
To help navigate our way through this new reality we are joined by our special guest, Michelle Derrig Author of the highly successful protective behaviours picture book &lsquo;Only For Me&rsquo;.&nbsp;
Michelle is a child protection advocate and stay-at-home Mum to four children aged from 5 to 15.
Michelle&rsquo;s book, Only For Me is a gentle rhyming book which teaches young children that their body is private and that they have a right to protect their privacy. Since its release in July 2016, over 13,000 copies have been sold across the globe to critical acclaim by parents, educators, teachers and child protection organisation
We ask Michelle questions including:
<ol>
<li>You have been a child protection advocate for many years, what changes have you experienced and seen in since we went into lockdown?</li>
<li>Why is online safety more important than ever before?</li>
<li>You have mentioned that the media have reported about a handbook circulating the dark web, listing ways for predators to target children during the COVID lockdown. For someone who doesn&rsquo;t know what the dark web is can you quickly explain what it is and why parents should be aware of it?</li>
<li>Your article summarises online protection into ABC - can you tell us more?</li>
<li>What are the types of threats that children may face online?</li>
<li>Can you share any stories that illustrate the dangers/consequences?</li>
<li>Children could be exposed to a new batch of malware threats because they are downloading more applications at the moment including viruses and ransomware. What has been your experience with this?</li>
<li>What else can parents do to protect children?</li>
<li>If god forbid a child was being targeted by a predator, what behaviours would a parent typically see? What should they do?</li>
</ol>
For Michelle's full article go to: <a href="https://kiddipedia.com.au/the-abc-to-keeping-our-kids-safe-during-the-covid-lockdown/">https://kiddipedia.com.au/the-abc-to-keeping-our-kids-safe-during-the-covid-lockdown/ </a>
For further information on staying safe during the COVID lockdown visit the government&rsquo;s eSafety website and download their guide for parents.
<a href="https://www.esafety.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-04/aus-global-parent-online-safety-advice_1.pdf">https://www.esafety.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-04/aus-global-parent-online-safety-advice_1.pdf </a>
For further information on empowering and protecting young children against sexual abuse go to <a href="http://www.onlyforme.com.au.">www.onlyforme.com.au. </a>
For a limited time, you can order Michelle's SAFE Kids Series (valued at $14.95) for FREE.
Offer expires 30.06.20.

I know there’s no magic handbook on parenting that can solve all our problems or a wise guru sat somewhere on top of a mountain who can answer all our millions of questions.

I also understand that parenting, although an absolute honour, is most probably the hardest thing anyone will ever have to do. 
Where Kiddipedia derived from was my curiosity: where do parents go for parenting support and answers? 

As Australia’s leading parenting advice website and a world-leading parenting resource, Kiddipedia is committed to delivering evidenced-based information from leading industry experts, and thoughts leaders, to help you be the best parent you can be. 

Together, let’s give children the life they deserve and a positive future.

I know there&rsquo;s no magic handbook on parenting that can solve all our problems or a wise guru sat somewhere on top of a mountain who can answer all our millions of questions.
I also understand that parenting, although an absolute honour, is most probably the hardest thing anyone will ever have to do.&nbsp; Where Kiddipedia derived from was my curiosity: where do parents go for parenting support and answers?&nbsp;
As Australia&rsquo;s leading parenting advice website and a world-leading parenting resource, Kiddipedia is committed to delivering evidenced-based information from leading industry experts, and thoughts leaders, to help you be the best parent you can be.&nbsp;
Together, let&rsquo;s give children the life they deserve and a positive future.

Kiddipedia Podcast

I know there’s no magic handbook on parenting that can solve all our problems or a wise guru sat somewhere on top of a mountain who can answer all our millions of questions.

I also understand that parenting, although an absolute honour, is most probably the hardest thing anyone will ever have to do. 
Where Kiddipedia derived from was my curiosity: where do parents go for parenting support and answers? 

As Australia’s leading parenting advice website and a world-leading parenting resource, Kiddipedia is committed to delivering evidenced-based information from leading industry experts, and thoughts leaders, to help you be the best parent you can be. 
Together, let’s give children the life they deserve and a positive future.

I know there&rsquo;s no magic handbook on parenting that can solve all our problems or a wise guru sat somewhere on top of a mountain who can answer all our millions of questions.
I also understand that parenting, although an absolute honour, is most probably the hardest thing anyone will ever have to do.&nbsp; Where Kiddipedia derived from was my curiosity: where do parents go for parenting support and answers?&nbsp;
As Australia&rsquo;s leading parenting advice website and a world-leading parenting resource, Kiddipedia is committed to delivering evidenced-based information from leading industry experts, and thoughts leaders, to help you be the best parent you can be.&nbsp; Together, let&rsquo;s give children the life they deserve and a positive future.

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