Five internet safety tips to keep kids and teens safe online
Here are 5 great tips for building online safety for kids What can parents and carers do to develop digital literacy skills in kids as they grow? Internet safety is difficult, however, there are things you can do to make sure kids and teens stay safe such as talking regularly and setting parental controls. Here […]
Minister of Education must ban the use of phones as learning tools in classrooms
Catherine Martin, Irelands Minister of Media, on the phone but not in school. Total ban on ownership of smartphones for under-13s ‘fraught with difficulty’, Catherine Martin says Secondary schools should prohibit the use of phones in classrooms as it is too distracting for students, according to calls made to Minister for Education Norma Foley. Countries […]
Google purveys porn, thats a fact! And is doing nothing to change that!
Snapchat is a social media platform that’s popular among young audiences as it allows them to share their best moments instantly. The platform is best known for its disappearing or self-deleting messages. Despite public anger, Snap Inc. will only slowly comply with Police requests to reveal senders’ details. For parents, you can monitor your child’s Snapchat usage. Snapchat now […]
WhatsApp lowers minimum age to 13 in Europe!
Facebook has reduced the minimum in Europe to 13 after lowering the age in US WhatsApp, owned by Meta, has recently announced some significant updates to ensure consistency and protection for its users. Responding to the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA), two new EU rules, WhatsApp is making changes to […]
After 4 years Fortnite returns to the iPhone And it’s a massive pain for Parents
Battle Royale is exactly what it means, a battle to the last man standing Epic Games are returning to Apple Store in the EU first, then UK. After a three-and-a-half-year absence, Fortnite characters like Agent Jones and Peely are returning to iOS. The official Fortnite account posted about Fortnite on iOS.”How bout we bring that […]
Stop on Red. Parents guide to web content blocking.
Every Mum & Dad, guardian wants to make ‘Search’ safe. Can you muzzle the net! Taming the Net for Parents! Muzzling search and gaming is one of the biggest issues for primary school parents. One of the most frequent questions in our parent and school online safety talks is. Can we block content? What can […]
The Parents guide to Cyberbullying and How to stop it destroying your kid?
Despite everything cyberbullying continues to rise online – Social Media, Gaming and elsewhere Bullying continues to grow in Schools and online in 2023 Cyberbullying is online harassment or through digital communication. It usually involves the use of electronic devices, such as; Smartphones Computers Tablets In schools worldwide, Snapchat is the bully’s favourite portal. A bush […]
Are your 5 – 8 years old kids online? Take Back Control
Rules, not guidelines or suggestions for online safety. Expert advice for parents managing kids aged 5-8 Taking Control Think of giving your kids their first phone. Here are some suggestions for what to do when you give your kids their first phone/device. Give them the same phone as you Remember, you are the boss, not […]
First confirmed AI-generated images of child sexual abuse
Scary new era for parents, schools and everyone else too. Ai generated child sexual abuse images. Scary Ai The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has confirmed it now regularly sees AI-generated imagery; Child sexual abuse 90% of it through Facebook Messenger Not hidden on the Dark Web Images so real you can barely tell it apart […]
Protecting Our Little Digital Explorers: Tips for Parents Ensuring Online Safety for Children
Parents in St Peters School – Talks are online now for convenience In today’s digital age, the internet is part of children’s lives, with opportunities for learning, entertainment, and connectivity. As responsible guardians, we have to ensure 0ur children’s online safety Equipping ourselves with tips and tools to navigate the internet. Setting up parental controls […]