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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…

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…

Help kids think about the role they play in creating safer, more positive online spaces. Get more tips at ncmec.org/netsmartz/topics/c….

Online safety starts with conversation. Help kids recognize when something doesn't feel right, make safer choices, and know where to turn if something goes wrong. Explore our free resources: ncmec.org/netsmartz

Happy Halloween from your friends at @NCMEC! Before your kids head out for a night of spooky fun and endless treats, check out our spook-tacular safety tips for a fright-free night: 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…

Time, attention & active conversation are some of the best tools to help protect kids online.

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

Celebra el #MesdelaHerenciaHispana protegiendo a los niños en línea. Explora nuestros recursos de NetSmartz en español con videos para empoderar a las familias: ncmec.org/netsmartz/es/home