Tag: school

Time to engage: How parents can help keep their children safe on Snapchat

September 24, 2024

Here’s what parents should know about Snapchat and why you should take some time to ensure your children can stay safe when using the app. Snapchat may only be the 10th most popular social media platform in the world, but it estimates monthly active users at over 750 million. The platform is all the rage particularly among children and … More Time to engage: How parents can help keep their children safe on Snapchat

How can I keep my child safe from sextortion?

March 1, 2024

Technology plays an integral role in our daily lives. Because of this, parents are facing the growing challenges of guiding their children through the complexities of online interactions. One particularly concerning aspect is the sharing of intimate photos or videos, or ‘sexting’,  which has become prevalent among younger people. A recent Guardian article sheds light … More How can I keep my child safe from sextortion?

Teaching appropriate use of AI tech

December 4, 2023

Several cases of children creating indecent images of other children using AI software add to the worries about harmful uses of AI technology. It has been reported recently that children are using artificial intelligence (AI) image generators to create indecent images of other children. The reports came amid a few publicized cases where several young people faced … More Teaching appropriate use of AI tech

How to talk with kids about Parental Control

September 15, 2023

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