Although ‘Internet addiction’ is not officially recognized as a psychiatric disorder, excessive screen usage can be detrimental to children.
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A parent’s/carer’s guide to online radicalisation
Radicalisation is a process by which individuals move from supporting moderate mainstream views to supporting extreme ideological views.
Continue readingWhat to do if you think your child is sending nudes
The term “sending nudes” means the sending of explicit photos via apps such as Snapchat, WhatsApp or other messaging platforms. It has replaced the term “sexting” in recent years.
Continue readingWhat to do if you think your child is being groomed
It can be difficult to spot the signs of online grooming in your child but there are some signs that you should look out for.
Continue readingWhat is Digital Piracy and how can it affect your family?
Digital piracy is the practice of downloading and distributing copyrighted content digitally without permission, such as music or software.
Continue readingHow to take a screenshot on different devices
A screenshot is a vital tool that can be used for everything from saving a recipe to presenting as evidence of cyberbullying or grooming.
Continue readingWhat to do if your child is a victim of online harassment
Learning that your child has been a victim of online harassment can be deeply distressing. Here are a few steps you can take if it happens.
Continue readingGot a new device? Here’s what you need to do to protect it
While parents/carers might worry about giving a child a new device, there are ways to protect it to increase their online safety.
Continue readingThe Do’s and Don’ts of posting pictures of your children online
There are some potential harms associated with sharenting. Here are the Dos and Don’ts to consider before posting photos of children online.
Continue readingPhishing: What to look out for and how to avoid getting scammed
‘Phishing’ is the term used to describe fraudulent attempts to gain access to your personal information like your bank details or passwords
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