Today’s kids have access to the Internet 24/7 and from a variety of sources, like laptops, tablets, smartphones and game consoles. That means it’s harder than ever for you to protect your child from the multitude of Internet dangers.

To help you, we’ve brainstormed seven cyber safety tips. While no approach is fail proof, we hope that by using a handful of our tactics in tandem you’ll reduce the chance of your child becoming a victim.

1. Use parental control software to Protect Your Child.

According to a study by McAfee, by age 16, 56 percent of teens conceal their Internet activity from mom and dad. That’s unsettling news. But parental control software can make their activity much more transparent.

At its most basic level, parental control software records your child’s Internet activity and blocks inappropriate material. However there are a number of parental control software choices and they offer a wide range of features, including the ability to restrict access to certain keywords, games, and websites. Some programs create detailed reports about your child’s online activity and even alert you via text message when he or she has attempted to perform a restricted function (such as joining a social network).

CRT is offering you a security check on your child through an app. Once you have this app on your teen tablet, then you can have a sharp eye on it. CRT is offering the following features.

• You can download the report files – including any recordings, photos or logs – to your PC.
• You can control the target phone via the dashboard with some programs – start recordings and even delete the software.
• Manage your account settings including Gps Update Interval, Info Update Interval and more.
• remotely track, record, and store all important data on your online account.
• Record their Surroundings Remotely – with this feature you can call the target phone and listen to the phone’s surroundings live.
• See when each photo was taken, Access photo logs straight from your Control Panel.
• With CRT, you can see phone book and get access to all contacts stored on the target phone book.
• Email Tracking feature allows you to check email history on monitored devices.
• With CRT Contact Log Spy feature you can: Go through the phone-book entries of the target phone.
• Track internet browsing and Look through the websites the target user has visited.
• Apps Usage Monitoring allows users of the CRT to know which applications have been downloaded and installed on the target phone.

2. Place the computer in a highly trafficked area.

Tweens and teens may have access to the Internet through their personal devices, like smartphones, but younger children still use the family computer to get online. Placing it in a high traffic area where parents and older siblings can see what’s going on helps minimize the chance your young one will end up somewhere they shouldn’t be. And if they do, you’ll know about it. If your child is under the age of 7, it’s smart to sit with him while he uses the Internet. Use the opportunity to teach him safe Internet practices.

3. Bookmark for Protect Your Child.

The more time children spend “surfing” the web, the greater the chance they’ll come across inappropriate images or other unsuitable material. As soon as your child begins getting online, show him or her how to bookmark their favorite websites so you can hopefully help them avoid spam or inappropriate sites.

4. Avoid downloads.

online predators and other criminals often target kid friendly sites with colorful banners, ads and games. Teach your children to always ask permission before clicking an ad or downloading. In addition to the fact that your child could be exposed to sexually explicit films or images, your personal information could be exposed. Use software to protect your child personal information against spyware and viruses.

5. Set limits on late-night use for Protect Your Child.

As children gain independence it’s harder and harder to do, but setting limits on late-night Internet use at an early age can help minimize the chance your child will be contacted by a pedophile. That’s because online predators often work during the day and spend evening hours targeting children. They also realize your child has less supervision during evening and late-night hours, making them especially vulnerable.

One way to make sure your kids aren’t on the family computer all night is to have it in a room they can’t access once the home monitored security system is set. While having a security system can keep your home safe, this is one of the additional perks of having one that you may not have thought about.

6. Establish rules and take control.

The Internet has become such an intricate part of our children’s lives, we sometimes forget that using it is a privilege, not a right. Establish rules for Internet use, and post them in an area where children congregate, like in the kitchen. Ask older children to help create rules and the consequences for failing to abide by them. Keep in mind that even your first grader needs Internet boundaries. Remind all family members that like most rules, the ones you set for the web are to help keep them safe.

7. Stay in the loop!

Even the hippest parent has a hard time keeping up with today’s changing Internet trends and technology, but it’s critical to do so. Chatting with other parents is one way to find out what kids and criminals are up to these days. Making a call to your local law enforcement agency’s cyber crime unit and asking about recent Internet crime will help you stay in the loop, as will checking the FBI’s crimes against children stories. You should also find out if your state maintains a website focusing on Internet crimes against children.

Today’s children are born into a technology-based society and learn how to access the Internet at an astonishingly early age. As parents, it’s our responsibility to talk to them about the dangerous of the Internet, teach them safe Internet habits, and use strategies like these to help them do so safely.