Posting about your children on social media may seem harmless—but cybercriminals see it as an opportunity. Why You Should Limit What You Post About Your Kids Online is a 2-minute video designed to educate parents and caregivers on the real risks of oversharing. From first-day-of-school photos to school locations and personal identifiers, this video highlights how online content can be used to scam families or even open fraudulent accounts in a child’s name. It provides clear, actionable guidance on how to better protect children’s personal information, making it an ideal training resource for organizations invested in family-friendly cybersecurity education.

Ideas for How to Use This Resource

• Include in employee cybersecurity awareness programs
• Add to HR toolkits focused on digital wellness and family safety
• Use in back-to-school campaigns or family outreach communications
• Share in internal newsletters during Child Internet Safety Month or Data Privacy Week
• Feature in school district or PTA training modules
• Distribute through employee resource groups (ERGs) focused on parenting
• Integrate into LMS modules about safe social media practices
• Share with employees as part of a summer break or holiday safety push
• Print QR codes linking to the video on posters in common areas
• Bundle with other “cyber safe at home” resources for comprehensive awareness kits