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Tune in NOW to DHS Special Agent Dennis Fetting and @johnrich for a LIVE conversation on how to protect kids from online risks.

To report an incident of online child exploitation or abuse, call the Know2Protect Tipline at 833-591- KNOW (5669) or visit the NCMEC CyberTipline at report.cybertip.org. Awareness and intervention can make a significant difference in keeping kids safe.

Kids turning to devices for comfort or escape could be showing signs of online addiction — making them more vulnerable to online threats. Learn the signs. Take action. 📄 Get Know2Protect’s latest resource, “Understanding Online Addiction in Kids and Teens” at:…

#DYK @Roblox offers parental controls that help you supervise who your child interacts with and what games they can access? 🛡️The FOSI Guide to Roblox breaks down everything parents need to know! Check it out here: fosi.org/program/the-fo…. #K2P #ChildSafety

Real-time posts can share your child’s location. #iGuardian Penny Peace suggests caregivers talk to kids about waiting to post for safety. Safer sharing starts with smart habits. #K2P #Tips2Protect

For many kids, online gaming is their social space. But just like any space, it needs boundaries. Teach them to keep personal info private, using voice chat wisely and only partner up with people they know IRL. Set up parental controls together and check in regularly. Show up for…

If your child is always checking their feed, losing sleep or feeling anxious when offline — they’re not alone. Too much screen time isn’t just draining. It can make them a target. Learn more with the Know2Protect’s new resource, “Understanding Online Addiction in Kids and…

☀️ Summer is here! Focus on your child's #OnlineSafety with these #Tips2Protect from #iGuardian Educator, Mr. Emmett: foster open conversations, get to know their online friends, discuss the apps they use. Visit dhs.gov/know2protect/c… to explore #K2P’s Top 10 Tips2Protect.

Setting #DigitalBoundaries helps kids build healthy screen time habits and #StaySafeOnline. Start small: create tech-free zones, set device timers and model mindful tech use yourself. When you set clear expectations, you empower kids to take control of their online time. Visit…

#DigitalBoundaries matter just as much as physical boundaries. Help your child set (and enforce) screen limits and keep their DMs, group chats and gaming experiences safe and secure. Visit know2protect.gov together for resources.

It’s National Play Outside Day — a great opportunity to hit pause on screens and step into the sunshine. Encourage kids to take a break from devices, enjoy outdoor fun and reconnect with the world around them. Help them create healthy #DigitalBoundaries and know when to unplug.…

🇺🇸 This 4th of July, as we mark America’s 250th Independence Day, we honor those who’ve fought for freedom — and those who work every day to protect our children’s right to grow up safe, online and off. Let’s celebrate freedom by protecting it. Visit know2protect.gov to…

Online games are popular hangout spots for kids. While you might see it as just “screen time,” they may see it as a place for connection, competition and conversation. Talk to them about who they’re playing with, what they’re chatting about and how to set #DigitalBoundaries so…

Summer is halfway over but online threats don’t take a vacation. K2P’s #DigitalBoundaries summertime campaign reminds families that smart habits = safe habits. Keep checking in, keep setting boundaries and keep the convo going. Explore our guides for tips at…

Let’s talk about sexting. It’s a critical conversation. Teens face strong peer pressure in a digital world where private images can be shared instantly. Visit dhs.gov/know2protect/c… for our guide on Sexting Dangers. #K2P #DigitalBoundaries

Social media is part of kids’ lives. On #WorldSocialMediaDay, take a moment to talk about #OnlineSafety — check privacy settings, review who your child follows and who follows them. #K2P

Support your teen in setting their #DigitalBoudaries this summer. Have open conversations with them to learn about what helps them feel safe and in control. Visit know2protect.gov for free, downloadable resources to get started. #DigitalSafetyChallenge

#KnowtheFacts: The K2P Kids & Teens page is a safe, fun place where kids and trusted adults can learn how to #StaySafeOnline — together. Visit dhs.gov/know2protect/k… today! #K2P #DigitalBoundaries

Thanks to everyone who visited @HSINewOrleans at the #Know2Protect booth at #APSAC2025! ✅ Free tools to protect kids online ✅ Project iGuardian presentations ✅ Resources for families & youth orgs Let’s keep working together to stop online child exploitation. 🔗…

Gaming is social, and kids can spend hours in team-based play. But not all squads are safe. #iGuardian ICE HSI Special Agent Jesse Justice advises discussing healthy in-game alliances with your child. Visit know2protect.gov for a conversation guide. #K2P

Online risks can impact your child. If they experience something harmful online like exploitation or abuse, let them know there is a way out. Visit dhs.gov/know2protect/s… for resources. #K2P #DigitalBoundaries