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Snapchat is still the most dangerous social media for Kids, nevermind TikTok!

Despite TikTok's incredible popularity, Snapchat is the most dangerous social media app for kids. Snapchat is secretive, divisive and dangerous to Kids. Snapchat needs a health warning, and parents should not ignore it!

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Is YouTube Safe for Kids in 2023? Here's our parent's guide!

As a parent, you need to be sure your children are safe. Let's explore whether YouTube is safe for kids in 2023 and discuss some tips to make them safer. Would you let your 8-year-old walk down a red-light street in Amsterdam? No, you would not!

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The Dangers of TikTok for Kids: What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to be aware of potential dangers on TikTok, including cyberbullying, exposure to inappropriate content, and peer pressure to create and share inappropriate videos. Setting boundaries is vital to their child's use of the app.

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Online Safety Talks for Teens 12-14 years old

We chat about the following internet safety topics, social media platforms and how to stay safe online. We deliver talks via Zoom to the classroom or to students at home with teacher moderation. Proofing very effective for Schools, and parents and beneficial for Kids.

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TikTok in the hot Seat

The US & European governments are in a panic about TikTok, the Chinese-owned video app best known for inspiring teens to try out new dance moves.

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Thinking about giving your kid a Phone - Read this first

Like the title, don't give a child a smartphone without reading this first. We have some excellent advice for parents thinking of giving kids their first smartphone. Remember, there is no right age for giving a child a phone. Your 8-year-old might be ready, but your ten-year-old might not be. You will never regret laying down the law about smartphones, social media, and gaming. 

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Unlocking the Benefits of TikTok for Kids: A Guide for Parents

Got Kids who love TikTok, Here is some straight talk for parents. Kids will use TikTok anyway, so this is the best way to set up TikTok safely. And No, your kid's social media is not private. Kids should expect you the parent to control their use of TikTok. These Rules, Guidelines are for you and your Kids. Because You said so.

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An Online Safety Bill Is Coming to the UK—But It’s Not Enough

UK Government is drawing up new laws for online safety, especially Facebook, and TikTok curtailing their powers and making them responsible for postings on their portals. Many feel it is way short of what's needed and destined to fail.

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TikTok & Instagram move to improve safety for kids and prevent laws requiring them to do so.

Instagram and TikTok smell the coffee. Change is coming, legislation, regulation and user registration. Fewer users, content moderation and lower profitability.

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TikTok, after the worst start imaginable, TikTok starts taking safety seriously, finally.

TikTok is the most popular social media for children and teenagers. Here is what TikTok is doing to improve user safety and well-being. We used to criticise TikTok, but they have invested heavily since 2020. TikTok has taken on thousands of new employees in London and Dublin to protect European users. 

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