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SafeOnline Education

Online Safety for Every Generation!

Digital life doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.

Let’s make your family’s digital life safer, calmer, and more balanced.

Hi — I’m Merlyn. I’ve been online since 1996, and for more than 25 years I’ve guided families through the challenges of digital life. With 35 years of youth and family counselling experience, I know how to turn online stress into clear, practical steps.

I work with parents, families, seniors, and the professionals who support them. Together we can build healthier digital habits, prevent scams, and make technology feel easier and safer for everyone.

Services

Practical support for every generation in your family.

I work with families, seniors, and professionals to make digital life safer and more manageable. Whether it’s setting healthy screen-time boundaries, protecting seniors from scams, or training staff to better support their communities, my services are designed to meet people where they’re at.

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Have a question or not sure where to start? I’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re a parent, senior, or professional, we can talk through your needs and find the best next step together.

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About Me

My passion is helping people face the challenges of today’s digital world with compassion and practical solutions. For more than 25 years, I’ve created fresh, engaging ways to support children, youth, parents, and adults in building safer online lives. As a Canadian online safety educator and pioneer, I bring experience, creativity, and care to every workshop and conversation.

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I am honoured to acknowledge that the land I work, play and dance on is the traditional, unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Sto:lo people.

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