Here are 6 Ways you can help protect your kids from the 'worst' of the Web when surfing online

1) Educate Yourself ::: Spend time using the internet and become familiar with kid-friendly sites and search engines. (e.g. Google's Safe Search as featured on this page)

2) Use 'walled garden' software ::: Certain software programs allow you to limit young kids' internet access.

3) Use Filters ::: Filters can sometimes prevent kids accessing some of the very dubious online content that exists - but the programs aren't completely perfect, so learn to know their limitations.

4) Look for content ratings on websites you visit ::: For example Serendipity Sam's website has been rated as safe for children by ICRA, the Internet Content Rating Association.

5) Talk about it ::: Talk to your children about their online activities and the friends they may have met there.

6) Stay Involved ::: Avoid letting your children surf the web unattended. The internet usually makes for an awful babysitter!