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The Glacial Community YMCA Leads Five Days of Action
April 13th-17th, 2026
In today’s connected world, kids are spending more time in the digital space than ever – learning, playing, and communicating. With that comes the need for vigilance and awareness.
That’s why the Glacial Community YMCA is taking part in the Five Days of Action®, a national movement to protect children from abuse and promote safety in all spaces where kids live, learn, and play. This year’s theme focuses on digital safety, empowering families with tools to help children navigate technology responsibly and safely.
In 2026, the Y has partnered with Praesidium, National Center for Exploited and Missing Children (NCMEC), Lauren’s Kids, and National Children’s Alliance to offer additional resources for parents and caregivers. You’ll find all the partner resources below. To join the movement or sign the pledge, visit fivedaysofaction.org.
Recognizing Red Flags
Certain behaviors can signal risk for child sexual abuse and understanding them helps you act early to keep kids safe. This infographic 1 shows what to watch for—whether the behavior may be low, moderate, or high risk—and these behaviors, or grooming, can show up both in person and online situations. Visit nationalchildrensalliance.org/the-real-red-flags-of-grooming for more information on red flag behaviors from National Children’s Alliance.
Staying on Top of Digital Trends
From apps to gaming, staying on top of digital trends can be overwhelming. NCMEC offers free resources to help trusted adults understand online risks—including sextortion and the growing use of generative AI—and talk with kids about staying safe. Check out the tip sheets below and be sure to explore the other NCMEC resources at ncmec.org/netsmartz/resources.
Generative AI Tip Sheet (English)
Sextortion Tip Sheet (English)
Sextortion Tip Sheet (Spanish)
Monitoring Digital Use
Did you know 1 in 5 children who use a digital device will be sexually solicited online? Technology changes fast, and kids are targeted on the apps, games, and sites they love. Having a Cyber P.L.A.N., monitoring device use, and teaching online safety rules can help keep your child safe. Lauren’s Kids has provided the following resources by age group to help you learn how to set boundaries, teach good cyber habits, and protect your family online.
Spanish-language Cyber P.L.A.N. Resources for Families
1Elizabeth L. Jeglic, Georgia M. Winters, Benjamin N. Johnson, Identification of red flag child sexual grooming behaviors, Child Abuse & Neglect, Volume 136, 2023, 105998, ISSN 0145-2134, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2022.105998
Ready to join the movement
Start conversation with a digital safety question:
- What are our family’s rules for using the internet and your devices?
- If you ever see something online that feels wrong or makes you uncomfortable, what would you do?
- Do you know that once something is posted online, it can stick around—even if you delete it? How do you feel about that?
- What kind of personal information should you never share online? Can you give me an example?
- Why do you think it’s risky to talk to people you only know from the internet?
- What apps do you use most? How do you stay safe on them?
(Adapted from Lauren’s Kids, Safer Smarter Families Toolkit)
More Digital Safety Tips:
- Use Strong Passwords: Create passwords that mix letters, numbers, and symbols—and never share them with anyone except a parent or guardian.
- Keep Apps and Devices Updated: Updates often include important security fixes.
- Think Before You Click: Don’t click on links or download files from people you don’t know—they could be harmful.
- Protect Personal Information: Never share your address, phone number, school name, or other personal details online.
- Talk to a Trusted Adult: If something online makes you feel uncomfortable or seems wrong, tell a parent, teacher, or another trusted adult right away.
