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As your child becomes a teenager, it’s likely the internet will be a part of their daily life. They’ll adapt quickly to new technology and use it to communicate, socialise and create. Most teenagers have access to the internet using a smartphone or tablet, and use a wide range of social networking sites as a vital part of their relationships with others.

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How one dad deals with misogyny content teen boys consume
James Coomber of Wiltshire lives with his wife and their two teenaged sons. He worries about the misogynistic content teen boys consume across the digital space. See how James deals with misogyny that comes from popular online influencers and celebrities.
James Coomber of Wiltshire lives with his wife and their two teenaged sons. He worries about the misogynistic content teen boys consume across the digital space. See how James deals with misogyny that comes from popular online influencers and celebrities.
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Family of four, including the article subjects, Barney and Betty. The Internet Matters logo and text sit on a dark blue background. The text reads 'Supporting girls impacted by misogyny online'.
Supporting girls impacted by misogyny online
Dad, Barney, shares his daughter's experience with misogyny online. See what he does to support his teen to deal with the hate she sees in online football communities.
Dad, Barney, shares his daughter's experience with misogyny online. See what he does to support his teen to deal with the hate she sees in online football communities.
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How one family uses cryptocurrency to save
Cryptocurrency is confusing for some people, but mum Jayne -- along with her husband and their two daughters -- have found a way to make it work for them and their savings.
Cryptocurrency is confusing for some people, but mum Jayne -- along with her husband and their two daughters -- have found a way to make it work for them and their savings.
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Mum Emma talks about her experience with child-on-child abuse
One mum’s experience with online child-on-child abuse
Mum, Emma, shares her experience of online child-on-child abuse and what parents can do to help keep their children safe.
Mum, Emma, shares her experience of online child-on-child abuse and what parents can do to help keep their children safe.
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One dad shares how his teen daughter gets her news from social media
Gary is a divorced dad who has a 16-year-old daughter Ella who recently finished her GCSEs. He shares parenting duties with his former partner and discusses here how Ella gets her news from social media.
Gary is a divorced dad who has a 16-year-old daughter Ella who recently finished her GCSEs. He shares parenting duties with his former partner and discusses here how Ella gets her news from social media.
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Mum Jenny talks about screen time and how teens get their news
One mum’s take on balancing screen time, information and wellbeing
Jenny is a stay-at-home mum with two secondary school-aged boys. She explains how they balance their screen time with homework and shares additional challenges her youngest who has autism sometimes faces.
Jenny is a stay-at-home mum with two secondary school-aged boys. She explains how they balance their screen time with homework and shares additional challenges her youngest who has autism sometimes faces.
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Parent shares her tips to support children with online money management
From talking about the value of money to setting up controls for in-app purchases, Meena shares her tips to help children develop good online money habits.
From talking about the value of money to setting up controls for in-app purchases, Meena shares her tips to help children develop good online money habits.
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Mum of two shares her ideas on supporting children’s online spending
Sandra shares her insights on what works for her when it comes to helping her two daughters understand online currencies and what things cost online.
Sandra shares her insights on what works for her when it comes to helping her two daughters understand online currencies and what things cost online.
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