October is Cyber Awareness Month!
Help Your Child Stay Safe Online
October is K–12 Cyber Awareness Month.
As digital technologies and artificial intelligence become a bigger part of our children’s lives, it’s more important than ever to help kids build safe online habits. By learning how to spot scams, protect personal information and think critically online, families can reduce the risk of cyber threats and create safer digital spaces for everyone – especially their children.
The Cyber Security Ontario K-12 Zone website offers free, age-appropriate resources to support these conversations at home.
Highlights from the Parent Guide:
- Four key themes: Cyber Security Basics, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Wellness and Online Communities
- Age-specific resources: “Cyber Heroes Unite” for Grades K–8 and “Digital Me” for Grades 9–12
- Practical tools: Videos, posters, info-sheets and lesson plans to spark family conversations
- 10 steps for parents: Easy ways to model safe online behaviour at home
- Year-round access: Resources available anytime to support ongoing learning