The last thing any parent or carer wants to imagine is their child being bullied or harassed online.
Unfortunately, burying our heads in the sand to avoid the prevalence of this issue won’t make it go away. Forewarned is forearmed.
In this section, we discuss what you need to know about online grooming, exploitation and cyberbullying.
Topics covered include Parental Controls, Online Pornography, Fake News, Online Dating and Online Challenges.
Dr David Coleman offers expert advice on the signs that your child may be experiencing cyberbullying and where to go for support in that case.
He also explains why some children might resort to cyberbullying to deal with their own pain and how to talk to your child about online empathy.
Building your child’s online confidence means they’re more likely to come to you if they encounter something that upsets them.
Most parents dread having a conversation about online pornography with their child or teenager but it’s an important one to have.
Viral challenges come and go, and many of them aren’t likely to put us in serious danger – however, some can be potentially harmful.
Fake news (or disinformation) is often used to mislead us about politics, health, the environment and other important aspects of our lives.
Although the minimum age for using dating apps is 18, your young person might use social media platforms to chat with potential love interests.
If you or your child ever need advice on anything regarding online safety or abuse, there are helplines and supports available.