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Simple ways to protect your kid’s information online

People love to share the things they’re proud of on social media, including milestones in their kids’ lives. From celebrating the start of another school year to hitting the game-winning home run in a Little League game to a funny or heartwarming anecdote, people are proud of their kids and want to show them off. And, of course, it’s easy for most of us to see these posts as we scroll through our social media feeds. But, sometimes, sharing can become oversharing without even realizing it. 
Of course, there’s nothing wrong with sharing sweet stories and pictures of your children online, but you do want to be mindful about who you’re sharing the information with. Think of it like this: would you share it with a random person in the grocery store, on the street, or with someone you went to school with decades ago? In many cases, the answer is probably not! Keep reading for tips on how to safely share information when posting online.
Watch this video for some tips on how to keep your children’s information safe online. 
One of the easiest ways to keep your kids safe online is to be mindful of the content you’re posting. You might be oversharing details about your child’s life on social media without realizing it. 
Here are a few things to consider when sharing a picture:
The internet has made it very easy to find out information about other people, whether you realize that information was on the internet or not. So, you might as well make it as hard as possible for people to find out things about you and your child.
By the way, it is possible to remove your personal data from some parts of the internet.
One of the easiest ways to prevent people from learning too much about your kids is by simply not posting them on social media and, instead, sharing stories and pictures directly with your trusted family and friends. 
But, let’s be realistic. We live in the age of sharing our lives on social media. It’s a convenient way to inform a lot of people at once. So, before you hit “Share:” 

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