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.
2024 Guide to e safety for Kids who love the internet, gaming and social media
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.
Internet Safety – Building The Right Online Reputation
It’s all about building a real digital presence, an online reputation that embraces the best practices of internet safety – building an online presence that lets you take advantage of the internet and not let the internet take advantage of you. It’s just like life, it requires discipline to build it properly and yet you can still have great fun.
WhatsApp lowers minimum age to 13 in Europe!
WhatsApp, owned by Facebook, drops the minimum age for its messaging service from 16 to 13 in the UK, Ireland and Europe. This follows a similar shift in other countries, including Australia, New Zealand and the USA.
1. Web content Blocking for Kids
2. Fortnite is back in the App Store
Are your 5 – 8 years old kids online? Take Back Control
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.
The Parents guide to Cyberbullying and How to stop it destroying your kid?
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.
Why Parents Find Online Safety Talks for Kids Invaluable
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.
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.
Cyberbullying facts and advice for parents, children and young people
Cyberbullying is an enormous problem for schools, students and parents alike. Social Media and gaming platforms must be used properly and positively. Social Media portals are not bushes to hide behind and used as grenades to hurt other kids.
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.