online safety

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The New Social Media Ban for Under-16s: As a Mum of Tweens, I'm Not Sure It's That Simple

Last week my 11-year-old son casually dropped into conversation that he'd set up a WhatsApp Channel.

It wasn't a big announcement or some dramatic reveal. In fact, he seemed slightly confused by my reaction. Apparently some of his classmates had created their own channels, so he'd decided to have a go too.

My response was something along the lines of, "A WhatsApp what now...

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How to Deal with Unwanted Image Results (A Guide for Parents)

Keeping kids safe online is harder than ever. Even with filters and parental controls, one bad search can show images you don’t want them to see. Whether it’s violent, adult, or just inappropriate, unwanted image results can pop up fast—and stick around.

If you’re a parent trying to create a safer online space, this guide will help you control and remove what shows up in search....

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How to manage your child's screen time

Parents play a crucial role in guiding their children's internet and social media usage. Here are some key points and tips to consider, remembering that it can vary from family to family: What Parents Need to Know:

1. Online Safety is Paramount : Parents should be aware of the potential dangers online, including cyberbullying, exposure to inappropriate content, and privacy risks....

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Snapchat Expand their In-App Parental Tools

At Snap, we’re committed to giving parents additional tools and resources to help them support their teens’ safe use of Snapchat.

In 2022, we launched Family Center, our set of parental tools that allows parents to see who teens are talking to on Snapchat, confidentially report any concerns, and set content controls – all of which can help prompt important conversations about safety...

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How you can help your child deal with online hate speech

REVEALED: NUMBER OF CHILDREN EXPERIENCING ONLINE HATE SPEECH IS GROWING BUT ARE PARENTS TALKING ABOUT IT?
  • New tool to help children handle online hate launched by Internet Matters and Samsung Electronics UK
  • Latest module of the ‘The Online Together Project’ aims to promote a more positive and inclusive culture online, giving families practical advice
  • Research
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Cybersecurity reveals how parents can prevent their child from becoming addicted to video games

The world of online gaming is forever expanding and has become extremely popular over the past decade among younger generations. Although online gaming can help children learn how to socialize and develop observational skills and problem-solving, it can also cause more harm than good if time is not monitored and addiction sets in.

Cybersecurity expert Lauren Mak at VPNOverview.com...

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UK parents found to be most concerned about kids internet safety, as almost 1 in 5 spend half their day on the web

1 in 4 UK parents believe their kids have an unhealthy relationship with the internet, according to new global report from Mozilla and YouGov
  • 15% of UK children spend 5-10 hours a day on the internet, the majority using it for games and video entertainment
  • UK parents (71%) are most concerned about inappropriate content on the internet and most likely to set parental controls
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