Parents – especially those who grew up in a less digital world – often worry about the impact of technology on their children’s lives. They worry about their kids’ physical and mental health, social life, or their schoolwork. Let’s explore some common concerns and debunk the myths together, ensuring we raise a generation of savvy … More Raising digital natives: Debunking tech fears for parents
Most parents want to make sure their children benefit from the possibilities of the online world, while also making sure that they remain safe. Parental control tools help parents achieve this. But how can you discuss the use of parental control apps with your children? We looked for answers together with Jarmila Tomkova, a child … More How to talk with kids about Parental Control
According to the Cyberbullying Research Center, about half of young people have experienced cyberbullying in one form or another at least once, and between 10% and 20% of them are regularly bullied online. In other words, there is a strong chance this affects you, whether as a victim, a witness, or as a bully. Cyberbullying is … More Cyberbullying: Advice for victims and witnesses
A few days ago the PSNI released a list of “secret texting codes your kids could be using”: Many parents appear worried about not understanding their kids’ “secret language” and fear inappropriate or illegal activities may be concealed behind seemingly innocent abbreviations. Although texting abbreviations have been around ever since texting and messaging itself, the … More Northern Irish police release kids’ texting codes to worried parents
The Children’s Commissioner for England has called for more to be done to help educate children in online safety in a new study titled Growing Up Digital. Anne Longfield said that it is “wholly irresponsible” for youngsters to spend time in a digital world, without appropriate education. The year-long study found that across a number … More Children in a digital world ‘need lessons in online safety’
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