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I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for BGCA. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating.

Unfortunately I hear about cyber bullying way too much. It’s in the news with its sometimes grisly outcomes. And I have a dear friend whose daughters are living the nightmare every day. It is taking a lot of time, effort and money to try to end the bullying and to catch the people involved. As a parent of a 15 year old girl I want to protect her and teach her about cyber safety, but I need to know exactly how.

The Boys and Girls Club of America has a website for both parents and teens about cyber safety. The information pertains to cell phones, social media sites and online privacy. There are tons of resources including a glossary of terms, information on technology, rules for cell phones and how to avoid being bullied.

A group of teens, the Cyber Tribe, answers questions that are submitted through this site. Fun and informative videos portray the material and will catch your teen’s attention. Click through on “Resources” and you’ll find links to articles about cyber safety.

You can also download and print discussion cards for the main topics: Cyber Bullying, Social Networking, Online Privacy and Mobile Technology. Although these cards are meant for a small group, I am using them as a “cheat sheet” to remind myself of the facts and issues I need to discuss with my daughter.

I learned that these types of discussions shouldn’t happen just one time, but often. Parents should also check your child’s phone and friend them on social networking sites. When you do this, and the other suggestions listed by the Boys and Girls Club Cyber Safety Site, you are being a “Cyber Smart” parent.

June is Internet Safety Awareness month and the BGCA CyberSafe Site is celebrating with a weekly teen Cyber Tribe Q&A in partnership with Sprint. Ask the Tribe a question and you’ll be entered to win an iPad Mini and $500 to the Boys and Girls Club of your choice.

Keeping in mind my friend’s daughters and the terrible stories I have heard in the news, I want to do all I can to keep my daughter safe online. I’m bookmarking this site and sharing in with my daughter.

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