Online 'tricks' can haunt anyone. Here's some safety 'treats'! Halloween brings all kinds of spooky thrills, but there's no lack of...

Boost your shelter work skills with our online course! Learn Housing First, Low Barrier, Trauma-Informed Care & more.

Let’s face it—scammers are jerks. And unfortunately, they seem to have a special interest in targeting our seniors. With the internet...

On September 19th, I had the incredible opportunity to present at Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C., for an insightful session sponsored by...

In 2024, students are navigating an increasingly complex digital landscape. Here are five of them and how to overcome them.

In an era where technology touches every aspect of our lives, ensuring that our seniors are protected online has never been more...

As the new school year kicks off, it's essential to ensure that your entire school community;students, parents, and educators are ready!

The need for online safety education has never been more urgent. Let’s make sure our seniors are not just connected but connected safely!

Start the school year right with SafeOnline’s “Your Life Online” for students and “Parenting Strategies for Online Safety” for caregivers!

SafeOnline is gearing up for an exciting initiative to protect and empower our beloved seniors in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. T

Ah, the golden years—a time for relaxation, hobbies, and perhaps a bit too much daytime TV. But as our parents or grandparents enjoy...

AI's potential impact on the youth in Canada and adopting proactive measures to safeguard their interests becomes imperative.

Savvy Seniors and Vigilant Caregivers! 🌟 Today, we're diving into the dark side of the digital world—online scams that target seniors....

Have you ever felt like your online friendships are deeper than your real-life ones? That’s the hyper-personal effect at work! Our ways...

As social media becomes increasingly embedded in the lives of Canadian youth, understanding its psychological impact is crucial for...

Protecting Our Loved Ones: Why Seniors Are Especially Vulnerable Online Hey everyone! We all know how important it is to keep our kids...

Summer break is coming in hot, and so is your kid's screen time. With all that free time, they'll be surfing the web more than ever. But...

Hey there! As you gear up for the 2024/2025 new school year, I want to share something exciting. I'm Merlyn, and at SafeOnline, I'm...

Discover the best technological tools and apps that empower schools to monitor and enhance student safety online.

The exposure of children to video games designed for older audiences can lead to unintended and often harmful consequences. Learn more!

This fall, invest in the digital safety and wellness of your children and their guardians. At SafeOnline, I'm offering a special 10%...

One of the most disturbing is AI's contribution to the sexual exploitation of children. Learn how AI is being misused to harm children.

Let’s tackle some of those persistent myths about what keeps our kids safe online and set the record straight with some real talk.

AI, Social Media, and Digital Wellness The digital world keeps spinning faster, and this past week really highlighted the mix of cool...

I had an incredible time visiting Sir John Franklin School as a guest speaker this week. I dove into the essential topics of online...

Let’s dive into something super important today – how we’re stepping up to make the online world a safer place for our kids. There’s some...

On Thursday, the B.C. government announced it expects all school districts to have policies in place by September 2024 that restrict...

I'm super excited to share what's coming up this fall for students and parents! Technology keeps changing, and there's always something...

AI Impacts on Children is Inevitable The rapid emergence of AI, including ChatGPT and Large Language Models, has I’m sure, caught your...

Online sexual exploitation has shifted from a long slow grooming targeted at young girls to to predators viciously extorting teen boys.

Over 1400 people were educated in two days! It is increasingly important to educate ourselves and our loved ones about potential dangers...

Making sure that your kids only play games and use apps rated for their age group ensures that they aren’t put in situations beyond their...

Join over 170  groups and organizations in celebrating Feb. 7, 2023, as International Safer Internet Day. Making space for conversations...

Family online use agreements are really helpful for growing families to manage screen time and guide positive digital citizenship. When...

Like the other incremental responsibilities and freedoms we provide our children as they grow up, online education ideally starts early....

Tools for Mastering Parental Controls on Devices and Games New devices and consoles can be very exciting! That’s why the best way to...

There’s a new positive teen social media app on the horizon and it recently dethroned TikTok in the app store ratings in the U.S. It’s...

I believe we are getting closer to using technology realistically and I’m encouraged by some of the recent voices and awareness raising...

New research is showing us the level of saturation of media use by children and youth is up dramatically. Common Sense Media released a...

Currently, a constitutional challenge is in progress regarding the January 10th, 2014 conviction of a then sixteen-year-old Victoria,...

Merlyn Horton contributed as an expert voices in the book which also include some of the most respected international ‘cyber-bullying’...