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Dr Elizabeth Milovidov, JD

Dr Elizabeth Milovidov, JD

Digital Parenting Expert & Speaker

Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov is the Digital Parenting Expert for France 24 News and founder of Digital Parenting Coach.com.

As a lawyer, law professor and child online protection expert with more than 20 years’ experience, she has advised government and child protection agencies, non-profits and think tanks on public awareness campaigns, research initiatives and public policy strategies related to digital safety, parenting, and wellbeing. She is an international speaker on digital parenting and her work has been featured in BBC, Wall Street Journal, and the Financial Times.

Currently, she is Senior Corporate Counsel supporting The LEGO Group with legal digital child safety in digital gaming and metaverse experiences.

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How can parents manage the impacts of international news on children and teens?

Experts share advice to help parents and carers manage children's anxiety around international news.

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How to encourage children to learn different skills online

Our online safety expert panel shares tips for encouraging children to use their devices to build skills over endless scrolling.

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How do I manage the pressure my child feels to buy online?

Experts share insight on helping manage pressures to spend online to keep kids safe from scams, misinformation and impacts on wellbeing.

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How can parents encourage teens to balance online and offline activities?

Experts Andy Robertson and Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov discuss the importance of helping teens balance online and offline activities.

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How can I help my child think critically about social media influencers?

Help kids think critically about social media influencers | Internet Matters. See what advice our online safety expert panel has to share with parents.

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How to tackle online scams

Our expert panel shares advice on how to identify and tackle online scams, including how young people might be impacted on social media and in games.

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Thinking critically about news on social media

Encourage children and young people to think critically about news they see on social media with expert advice from Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov and Lauren Seager-Smith.

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Helping children create a kinder world online

See advice from our expert panel as they explore how parents can support children in creating a kinder world online for all.

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Helping children with SEND manage and understand misinformation

Our expert panel shares their thoughts and advice on how to help children with SEND navigate misinformation online.

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How to help children communicate appropriately online

Socialising with become a large part of online gaming and social media. Our expert panel has support for your child's communication with others online.

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How can you help your child think critically about what they see online?

The digital space can offer children and young people many benefits. However, not everything they come across online is true or safe to copy. Get advice on helping children navigate their favourite apps, sites and platforms through critical thinking skills.

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Supporting the positive treatment of teachers online

Experts explain how teachers are targeted in online spaces.

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How can you help children deal with social media anxiety?

Our expert panel weighs in on helping children deal with FOMO, the pressure to post, and other anxieties associated with social media.

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Do influencers have an impact on a child’s behaviour?

Do influencers have an impact on a child's behaviour? IM experts Dr Elizabeth Milovidov and Lauren Seager-Smith discuss if this is true for preteens (9-13).

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How to help children develop good online money management?

Internet Matters expert panel share their thoughts about how to help children think more critically about how to manage money online.

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Helping young people express themselves authentically online to improve wellbeing

Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Esq. shares insight on how to encourage young people to express themselves safely and authentically online.

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How can I make socialising online safer for my family?

Internet Matters expert, Dr Elizabeth Milovidov shares her insights on how to make socialising online safer.

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What should I be aware of when managing my child’s data online?

If your family is using more platforms to stay connected and manage children's education, you may have questions around data and privacy on these sites. See expert advice on what you need to know.

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What should parents know about teens and online dating?

As online dating has become the new normal for adults, we ask our experts to shed a light on how this phenomenon is affecting teens.

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What is the real-world impact of online hate speech on young people?

As hate speech and trolling become more common online, our experts provide advice on how parents can play a role in supporting young people on this issue.

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How can I help my child manage screen time?

See what our expert panel says about helping children manage screen time.

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What is ‘gaming addiction’ and how can you prevent children from developing it?

Our experts provide guidance on gaming addiction and what steps parents can take to protect children from developing the condition.

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What is the best way to use parental controls to protect my child online?

Get expert advice on how to use parental controls alongside other strategies to help children have a safer online experience.