Lauren Seager-Smith
Lauren is CEO of The For Baby’s Sake Trust – a UK charity committed to breaking cycles of domestic abuse and giving babies the best start in life.
Lauren was previously CEO of bullying prevention charity Kidscape and Director of the Anti-Bullying Alliance, and has many years of experience providing expertise and guidance relating to all forms of online abuse.
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Should children watch Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ in school?
Experts share potential issues with showing the Netflix series ‘Adolescence’ in schools.
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What can parents learn from the ‘Adolescence’ series on Netflix?
Experts share tips to help parents navigate discussions about ‘Adolescence’ on Netflix.
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What tech-facilitated abuse looks like in teenage relationships
Lauren Seager-Smith from The For Baby’s Sake Trust explores what tech-facilitated abuse looks like in relationships and how to keep teens safe.
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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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Help children with positive self-image and identity
Online safety expert, Lauren Seager-Smith from Kidscape, explores what parents can do to help children with positive self-image.
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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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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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Socialising online safety advice for younger children
Get advice on supporting good habits when it comes to socialising online.
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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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How can I help my child have a safe school break online?
Get expert advice for online safety during school breaks.
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How to talk about online hate and racism with children
To help you discuss movements like Black Lives Matter or issues like racism and hate that children might see online, see advice from our experts below.
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How can I help my child not to overshare on social media?
Get expert tips to help your child think more carefully about what they share on social media and the effect this will have on them as they grow.
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How can I help my child take up a new digital ‘green cross code’ to be safe online?
Get expert tips to understand how you can help your child use the new cyberbullying code of conduct – Stop, Speak, Support – to make smart choices online.
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How can cyberbullying affect my child’s mental health?
If your child’s mental health has been affected by cyberbullying our experts have advice on how you can spot the signs and support them.
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How likely will cyberbullying happen to my child and how can I protect them?
To help parents understand the issue and support their children, our panel of experts have given advice on concerns that parents have about online bullying.
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What impact can selfies have on my child’s self-esteem and mental health?
We ask our experts to give advice on issues that children may face when posting images online.
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How do I start a conversation about cyberbullying with my child?
Gender equality online can be challenging. Learn how to discuss it with your child and support their understanding.