Digital Platforms and Devices
We may not have grown up with them but digital platforms and devices are a fact of life for children and young people today.
This section includes a comprehensive guide to the latest apps, social media platforms and devices.
We look at the benefits, risks and psychology of Social Media and Online Gaming to ensure your child navigates this new world with ease.
Do you know your Instagram from your Snapchat? Your Twitch from your Tiktok?
From social media platforms and influencers to connected toys and smart home technology, we’re taking a deep dive into the apps and devices that have had such a profound impact on our daily lives.
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