For parents looking for a conversation-starter that won’t make the kids’ eyes glaze over, How We Got Cyber Smart, by Melbourne-based author Lisa Rothfield-Kirshner, is a welcome resource. What’s more, during the pandemic, its available as a free online book here. The story follows the adventure of twins Olivia and Jack, who love technology – of course! – but also bump up against some very realistic bullying issues. The pair, with the help of their parents, learn to identify and navigate a range of online challenges. But the kid-friendly tone of the book – along with the fun illustrations by Katerina Matkovic – never wavers. Nor do the positive messages about getting the best out of technology, while protecting against the worst. “Technology is so awesome, it connect us instantly to anywhere on Earth, but it’s very important to be careful when you’re online.” How We Got Cyber Smart has been enthusiastically endorsed by Family Zone’s acclaimed cyber experts, including Dr Kristy Goodwin, who has praised it as “a great book for parents, educators and health professionals wanting to talk to kids about online safety.” Family Zone