Internet Safety
The links below provide a wide range of practical information, geared to both parents/caregivers and children and teens, about safe use of the Internet. Some sites have interactive features such as games to help teach Internet safety. You will also find information about safe Internet use related to social media and different types of devices (smart phones, etc.). The are also links to information on screen time for children, and media literacy.
Use of Computers at Winnipeg Public Library
Parents and guardians of children and young people 17 years and younger can decide the type of Internet access they want for their children while using a computer at the Library. Please visit our Membership Guide to learn more about filtered Internet access at the Library.
Internet Safety
- Internet Safety - cybertip.caCybertip.ca is a website whose goal is to provide "the public with current and age-appropriate information and resources to help educate Canadians about how to keep children safe while online." Has a large amount of information about internet safety, including different types of information for children and teens, including about cyberbullying.
- Protect Kids Online - Canadian Centre for Child ProtectionProtectKidsOnline.ca is a very user-friendly site with information geared to parents, teachers and the general public. Information about young people is broken down by age group and includes information about the types of activities that children/teens engage in online (gaming, chatting, etc.) and practical tips for parent/caregivers.
- Overview of All Programs and Resources - Canadian Centre for Child ProtectionThe Canadian Centre for Child Protection has many online resources to support the children and teens' safety on the Internet. This page links to all of their projects. You will find resources geared to different grade levels and on topics ranging from safe texting, to online gaming and sharing of personal information.
- Internet Safety Resources - Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceThe Internet Safety Resources page from the RCMP has general information about internet safety, including cyber bullying and child exploitation.
- Privacy and Kids - Office of the Privacy Commissioner of CanadaThe Privacy and Kids page has information on discussing online privacy with children.
- MediaSmarts - For ParentsThe 'For Parents' section of the MediaSmarts website has information on discussing digital and media literacy topics with children and teens.
- Social Media: What Parents Should KnowThe Canadian Pediatric Society's website has information on how to keep children safe while they use social media.
Media Literacy
- Media Literacy at Home - Manitoba InformationManitoba Education and Training has created a downloadable parent handbook on learning with information and communication technology.
- How to Parent the Digital GenerationThis online workshop from MediaSmarts.ca offers tips and strategies for parents and caregivers to help their children navigate the online world.
Screen Time
- Managing your Child's Screen TimeA tip sheet from MediaSmarts.ca with easy to use pertinent ideas for managing the amount of time your child uses screens.
- Screen Time and Digital MediaTip sheet from the Canadian Pediatric Society on encouraging healthy use of digital devices in school-age children and teens.
- Screen Time and Young ChildrenInformation from the Canadian Pediatric Society about screen time and young children.
