New & Noteworthy

• Free Net Smart Presentations
  Venue: WISD, 1819 Wagner Road, Ann Arbor, MI
  March 23: 6:00-8:00 pm General Internet 101
  April 13: 6:00-8:00 pm Cyberbullying & Sexting
  May 11: 6:00-8:00 pm Online Gaming
  Please RSVP to: 734-434-4215 or internatsafety@washtenawchildren.org
• To see the brochure for our 2010 Annual Conference, click here.
• For Internet Safety Program Information, click here.
• For Internet Safety Tips & Resources, click here.
• To find out where we are doing Parent & Community Presentations, click here.
• To see the latest version of our online Newsletter, click here.
• The Luncheon Lecture Series for 2009-10: BREAKING THE CYCLE: How to Identify, Understand and Treat Trauma in Children. For a brochure, click here.
• For Safer Sleep for Infants DVD & Safe Sleep Information, click here.

Thank You to Our
2009 Autumn Delights
Sponsors

Semi Sweet Chocolate Sponsor

Tutorial Services, Inc.

Milk Chocolate Sponsor

Allergy and Immunology Associates
Bank of Ann Arbor
Dykema
Michigan Commerce Bank
Quantum Physical Therapy
TCF Bank

Bittersweet Chocolate Sponsor

Ann Arbor State Bank
Bredernitz, Wagner & Co. P.C.
Brust Orthodontics
Kate & Jef Fox
Liquid Manufacturing, LLC
St. Joseph Mercy Health System
Tower Inn Cafe

Spotlight - Internet Safety

With 94% of our youth regularly using the Internet - most often for its vast benefits - we know that the Internet also has negative aspects that pose risks, especially to young people.

As technology quickly changes and expands, many parents are either unaware of the dangers or have trouble keeping up with them.

Some of the issues we address to help parents in the digital age include social networking, gaming, texting and other forms of messaging, cyberbullying, reducing vulnerability to predators and child exploitation, and how to discuss and create a climate for positive online ethics.