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Earlier this summer, we interviewed Lara, Neil, and Michael from our internet safety speaker team. These are a few key points they highlighted. 1. Be there in person when young children are using social media or gaming online. 2. Use content blocking and other parental control technologies.
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Facebook denied their internal research and showed beyond doubt Instagram is bad for girls' body image, self-esteem and low confidence. Facebook's reaction was to downplay this and deflect blame onto others, upsetting people more. Since being published in The Wall Street Journal, Facebook employees, past and present, have admitted it to be true.
It's concerning that in a July 2024 survey, over half of parents admitted regretting giving their children smartphones at a young age. 35% reported negative effects of smartphones on their children, such as changes in their personalities
Fortnite is beloved by boys especially and a nightmare for parents. Fortnite is back on the iPhone officially. Gamers love its post-apocalyptic, zombie-infested world. It is available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, and macOS. It is coming back to iOS and iPhone. And that's huge news. Here is why it matters!
The effects of cyberbullying range from anxiety and feelings of loneliness to self-harm and sometimes even suicide. Cyberbullying on social media can be hard to spot, but parents can take steps to prevent it.
When should kids start online? Is there a particular age that is best? Or is it best to let them start early? The truth is nobody knows. Here are some simple rules to help you to begin safety with their first device.
Our online talks for parents, businesses and NGOs are ideal for people who need help with understanding internet safety for kids and how to protect kids, tweens and even teenagers.
As a parent, it's time to have an online safety talk with your children. The internet has revolutionised how we communicate and access information. However, it's also a place where your children can see harmful content, cyberbullying, and online predators. By having a conversation about online safety, you can help them understand the potential risks and how to navigate the digital world safely.
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!
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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