Parents pathway
What’s the difference between cybersafety and cybersecurity? While cybersecurity focuses on protecting systems and networks from digital threats, cybersafety is all about teaching individuals—like you and your children—how to safely navigate the online world. It’s about building habits, skills, and awareness that empower families to avoid risks and embrace the benefits of technology.
Revisit earlier stops on your journey to digital literacy!
With each new destination you explore, going back helps you see familiar concepts in fresh ways, building stronger skills and understanding along the way.
At National CyberDay, our focus on cybersafety means you’ll learn practical strategies to protect your family’s digital well-being.
From recognizing phishing scams and creating strong passwords, to managing screen time and fostering healthy online habits, our resources are designed to help you feel confident and secure in today’s digital world.
courses for parents
We offer two online courses for parents to make learning simple and impactful:
Cybersafety for everyone
This foundational course equips you with straightforward strategies and best practices for online safety, covering topics like privacy settings, safe browsing, and avoiding scams. These tools will help protect your kids—and you—every day.
CyberWise
Raising Safe Digital Citizens: This course dives into the unique challenges kids and teens face, offering guidance on navigating social media, managing screen time, and dealing with issues like cyberbullying. It’s packed with practical tips to help you address risks and build your children’s resilience online.
Whose Responsibility is it Anyway?
This webinar brings together cybersafety experts from across Canada and Singapore to discuss the interconnected role of industry, government, school boards, teachers and parents to effectively protect children online.
Topics include:
Explore the other pathways!
In addition to these courses, we encourage you to explore the Students and Teachers sections of National CyberDay to see what resources we’ve provided for them. This will give you insight into the lessons your kids are learning and spark important family conversations about staying safe online.
Looking for a fun way to engage your family?
Google’s Interland
Try hosting a family online game night with Interland, a kid-friendly adventure game that introduces cybersafety concepts through fun challenges.
CyberWise Conversation Starters
For older kids and teens, our CyberWise Conversation Starters are the perfect tool to open up meaningful discussions about real-world online scenarios.
Let’s work together to make cybersafety a natural part of your family’s routine—and an opportunity to connect with your kids about the digital world they love. With your guidance, these tools, and best practices, a safer online experience is just a few steps away!