Your parents taught you to look both ways before crossing the street. Now, learn the rules of the road--and help protect yourself online with Internet child-safety authority Linda Criddle. Using real-life examples, Linda teaches the simple steps you and your family can take to help identify and avoid Internet dangers--and still enjoy your time online.

Help protect your family and learn how to:

• Blog, instant message, and play games without inadvertently revealing personal information
• Take safety precautions if you participate in online dating
• Recognize and avoid phony e-mail, instant messages, and Web sites
• Project an attitude online that can help detract potential predators
• Talk about safe Internet practices with your family
• Report abuses and suspicious activities to the proper authorities