The back-to-school checklist is almost complete.
Don't forget online safety.
NCMEC's free resources can help families, caregivers, and educators prepare children for a safer school year online. Get started: ncmec.org/backtoschool
No tricks, just treats! 🎃
A little planning can help make Halloween fun and safe for everyone! Plan your route, stick together, and always check with a trusted adult.
More Halloween safety tips: ncmec.org/blog/2025/no-trick…
Each year, the Great Clicky rises from the pumpkin patch…
And when he does, he brings safety tips to help kids enjoy a spook-tacular and safe Halloween! Tips here: ncmec.org/blog/2025/no-trick…
Some online relationships aren't what they seem.
Our "Healthy Relationships" video explores sextortion, online enticement, and trafficking, without blame or shame. Help youth recognize red flags and know where to turn for support. More here: ncmec.org/netsmartz/topics/s…
Halloween is creeping closer!
Before your little ghosts and goblins head out for trick-or-treating, make sure safety is part of the plan!
From planning your route to making costumes more visible, NCMEC has four simple safety tips to help keep the night fun, not frightening.
Read more: ncmec.org/blog/2025/no-trick…
The beat is a throwback. The safety tips still hold up.
Check first. Take a friend. Tell people “NO.” Tell a trusted adult.
Revisit a NetSmartz classic and share these four safety rules with a new generation. youtube.com/watch?v=kO7ObEah…
Hey educators!
Looking for engaging ways to teach online safety and digital citizenship?
We’ve got you covered with FREE K–12 lesson plans from NetSmartz, designed to spark discussion and build safer online habits.
Bonus: Now available en español!
Explore the resources: ncmec.org/netsmartz/resource…
Spot the red flags.
Changes in a child’s online behavior could be a sign that something is wrong. Watch for:
🚩 Spending more time online
🚩 Becoming upset when offline
🚩 Hiding online activity
🚩 Receiving unexplained gifts
Know what to watch for and how to help: ncmec.org/netsmartz/onlineen…
¿Sabes con quién juega tu hijo(a) en línea o qué haría si algo le pareciera extraño o indebido?
No hace falta ser experto en juegos en línea para hablar sobre seguridad de los videojuegos.
La Guía de Juego Seguro de NCMEC es gratuita y te puede ayudar: ncmec.org/gaming
A 15-year-old recognized danger online and spoke up.
✅ Kids can spot red flags.
✅ They should know where to turn for help.
Remind the kids in your life: If something feels off online, speak up.
NCMEC’s CyberTipline is here to help: report.cybertip.org
Many parents have never heard of AI-powered “nudify” apps. Unfortunately, many kids have.
Talk with your child about AI safety, respect, and responsible use, including how these tools can be used to harm others.
Learn how to start the conversation: ncmec.org/netsmartz/topics/g…
Gaming risks can go beyond the game.
Bullying, grooming, sextortion, and other forms of exploitation can begin in online gaming spaces.
Learn what to watch for and how to help your child navigate these spaces more safely with NCMEC’s FREE Gaming Safely Playbook: ncmec.org/gaming
See cyberbullying? Don’t add to it.
Help kids understand that liking, sharing, or commenting on hurtful content can cause more harm.
Talk about ways they can support others and help stop cyberbullying: ncmec.org/netsmartz/topics/c…
Cyberbullying can follow kids beyond the school day.
Know the signs and help kids know what to do if they experience or witness it.
Get more tips: ncmec.org/netsmartz/topics/c…
Kids should know what concerning online behavior can look like and what to do when something doesn’t feel right.
Talk about when to block, report, and ask a trusted adult for help. Concerns involving suspected child sexual exploitation can also be reported to NCMEC’s CyberTipline at CyberTipline.org.
Now that School is in full swing it is a great time to talk about online safety for kids. Resources for parents, educators and communities can be found here: missingkids.org/netsmartz/re…
Week ten of NDOK's NetSmartz® Online Safety Education features: 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙖𝙩𝙚
The link below takes you to a discussion guide that includes a video discussing teens sharing photos with someone and the potential consequences.
missingkids.org/content/dam/…@NCMEC
ALT Light purple background with Project Safe Childhood logo and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children logo. Text says “Your Photo Fate video discussion guide.”