Digital Hub Videos
Online Consent: How Social Media Affects Adolescent Relationships
Sexologist and Co-Lead on the Active* Consent programme Dr. Siobhán O’Higgins talks about the effect of social media on our teens
18 July 2022
Digital Platforms and Devices
10 questions to consider before getting your child a smartphone
The decision to give your child a smartphone is big and not one to be taken lightly. Here are 10 questions to ask them before you buy it.
1 December 2021
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Online social media terms and acronyms every parent needs to know
Your child’s digital communication might feel like a different language to you so here are some modern online terms to keep you in the loop!
26 March 2021
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Digital Resilience – Helping your child take their first online steps
Digital Resilience is the ability to learn where to turn to for help and recover after an upsetting interaction or experience online.
26 March 2021
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A picture paints a thousand words….but it isn’t always the truth
A picture may paint a thousand words but in an age of increasingly sophisticated technology, it doesn’t always tell the truth.
26 March 2021
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Digital Literacy and Citizenship: Why are they important for your child?
Teaching your child the basic concepts around digital literacy and citizenship is vital as they set out on their online journey.
26 March 2021
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How to empower your child to make good online choices
In order to be responsible digital citizens, it’s vital that we empower our children with the tools to make good online choices
26 March 2021
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Digital Footprint: Teaching children about the permanence of social media
Social media is a wonderful tool for your children to use and enjoy but it’s vital that they learn about the ‘digital footprint’ it creates
26 March 2021
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Teaching your child the importance of online empathy
Online empathy is the awareness that, as digital citizens, the way we behave on the internet can have far-reaching consequences.
26 March 2021
Digital Platforms and Devices
Support Services
If you or your child ever need advice on anything regarding online safety or abuse, there are helplines and supports available.
25 March 2021