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.
TikTok makes kids, Tweens & Teenagers happy
TikTok’s rise is phenomenonal. ByteDance joined TikTok with Musical.ly, this short-form video platform captivates millions of kids, tweens, and teenagers everywhere. However, its success raises concerns about online safety and children’s mental health.
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.
Minister of Education must ban the use of phones as learning tools in classrooms
Secondary schools should prohibit the use of phones in classrooms as it is too distracting for students, according to calls made to Irish Minister for Education Norma Foley. Would a blanket ban in school work. Catherine Martin, media minister says issue ‘fraught with difficulty’
Stop on Red. Parents guide to web content blocking.
One of the leading questions for parents is. ‘Are my kids okay to surf the internet? What can I do as a parent to protect them? What is the difference between free and paid web content filters?
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.
First confirmed AI-generated images of child sexual abuse
Child Sexual abuse “For members of the public – some of this material would be utterly indistinguishable from a real image of a child being sexually abused. Having more of this material online makes the internet a more dangerous place.”
Do the Police have the Powers to Search your Phone
When can police officers search your phone? First, you permit them second; they have a search warrant. But there are two more grounds on which they can take your phone without your permission.
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.
Online Safety Rules, Guidelines for the 5 – 8 year olds in your life
What you as parents say and do now will set the tone in your home for how kids will use their devices and behave online and on devices. It’s not a democracy, it’s your home. Tips and tricks of the trade to make sure your kids win online.