Author Dr Ciarán Mc Mahon discusses the concept of ‘context collapse’ – how things you post today can haunt you in years to come.
Top Tip: Set a good example for children through your social media accounts.
Áine Lynch, CEO of the National Parents Council Primary offers advice on effectively managing screen time.
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European Digital Girl of the Year Aoibheann Mangan talks about seizing the opportunities of the online world while practicing online safety.
Top Tip: Only talk online to people you know and make sure the privacy settings are activated on your devices.
Childline.ie’s Siobhán Harvey and Sinéad McKee talk about digital resilience and what to do when things go wrong.
Top Tip: Support yourself by talking to other parents or friends who have gone through a similar situation.
Clinical psychologist Dr David Coleman explains the importance of teaching your children online empathy.
Top Tip: In the online world, children don’t get immediate feedback so you have to help them understand how their words can impact others.
We propose, and here outline, a different approach to addressing cyberbullying, one based on human dignity, values and children’s rights
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Netflix offers thousands of hours of entertainment for children. However, it also has a lot of content that is inappropriate for them.
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In order to maintain their online safety, it’s vital for parents to know and understand the social media platforms their children are using.
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Support is available for parents, carers, children and young people
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The ISPCC Digital Ready Hub will present a series of expert-led webinars throughout 2021.
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