Internet Safety Workbook for Tweens: With Olivia and Friends

An Interactive Guide to Internet Safety for Kids & Families

The internet is an exciting and powerful tool, but it also comes with risks-especially for young users. This workbook provides an engaging and hands-on approach to teaching kids about online safety through real-life scenarios, fun activities, and thoughtful discussion prompts.

Follow Olivia, Alex, Angel, and Liam as they navigate online gaming, social media, and digital friendships-sometimes making mistakes but they always learn valuable lessons. With guidance from this book, kids will develop essential digital literacy skills, including recognizing online predators, protecting personal information, and understanding the consequences of sharing images and messages online.

Each section is reinforced with interactive activity sheets designed to help kids absorb key lessons in a fun and engaging way. Kids are challenged to consider options for safer choices and to talk to their parents when difficult situations come up. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate, using "Chat Starters" to spark meaningful conversations. The workbook also includes an internet usage agreement designed to empower families to set healthy online boundaries together.

With its blend of storytelling, educational exercises, and practical tools, this workbook is an essential resource for fostering safer, smarter digital habits in today's connected world.

What's Inside?

✅ Engaging Scenarios & Lessons - Follow Olivia, Alex, Angel, and Liam as they navigate online gaming, social media, and tricky digital situations.

✅ Interactive Activities & Worksheets - Reinforce key internet safety lessons through fun puzzles, quizzes, and reflection exercises.

✅ Essential Online Safety Skills - Learn how to spot online predators, avoid cyberbullying, and set strong privacy settings.

✅ Conversation Starters for Parents & Kids - Build open communication and set family internet rules with guided discussions.

✅ Bonus: Internet Safety Agreement - Help kids create their own digital safety plan to protect their online presence.

This workbook is perfect for parents, caregivers, teachers, and anyone looking to teach kids digital literacy and internet safety in an engaging way. Whether used at home, in classrooms, or as part of a cyber safety curriculum, The Internet Safety Workbook provides practical tools to keep kids safe online while they explore, learn, and have fun.

���� Ideal for ages 7 - 13 Great for families, schools & homeschoolers!

Author: Nathaniel G. Lachine,Karina Starkhart
Publisher: Evergreen Caregiver Support
Published: 03/15/2025
Pages: 82
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d
ISBN: 9798992853407
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Lachine, Nathaniel G.: - Nathan LaChine is a third generation foster parent with 20 years of experience providing therapeutic foster care to some of Washington state's most vulnerable youth. His frontline experience provides unique insights into the challenges young people face, particularly innavigating the digital world, making him a sought-after internet safety expert.For over 25 years, Nathan has been a key volunteer and board member for the nonprofit MaleSurvivor, supporting male survivors of sexual abuse. He also founded Evergreen Caregiver Support, an organization dedicated to empowering caregivers through education and community resources. Through his organization Nathan has developed trainings on Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC), Child Sexual Abuse Material Industry (CSAM), LGBTQIA+; SOGIE, Harm Reduction, among many other trainings.A passionate advocate for youth and families, Nathan has shared his expertise on various platforms. He co-hosted the live radio show Real Family Matters, providing resources to community members. He frequently speaks to legislators and policymakers at the local, state, and national levels on issues affecting foster care, and has been featured on numerous podcasts and in interviews. His work with youth has shown him how important internet safety is for this population, and he provides training and support to caregivers on this topic.Nathan serves as a Foster Parent Mentor and Support Group Facilitator with the University of Washington, providing guidance and support to caregivers across the state. He is also a member of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families' Foster Parent 1624 Consultation Team.Nathan's work is driven by the principles of Educate, Empower, and Harm Reduction, inspiring meaningful change through his trainings, lectures, and advocacy. He is also a published author, professional speaker, international trainer, community advocate, and avid collector of modern and historic queer art.