Lauren Seager-Smith

CEO, Kidscape

Lauren is CEO of Kidscape – a UK charity committed to keeping children safe from harm or abuse.

Lauren has many years of experience providing expertise and guidance relating to all forms of bullying and has a background in providing education advocacy.

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Q&A

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

Thinking critically about news on social media

Help children express themselves authentically

Help children with positive self-image and identity

Helping children with SEND manage and understand misinformation

Social media

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

Mum and daughter talking on sofa smiling

Supporting your teen during the coronavirus lockdown

Socialising online safety advice for younger children

Teens holding up a Black Lives matter sign

How to talk about #BlackLivesMatter, online hate & racism with children

Love messages

What should parents know about teens and online dating?

boy and girl on the sofa on the ipad

Expert advice on screen time, summer selfies and more

How can I help my child not to overshare on social media?

How can I help my child take up a new digital ‘green cross code’ to be safe online?

How can cyberbullying affect my child’s mental health?

How likely will cyberbullying happen to my child and how can I protect them?

What impact can selfies have on my child’s self-esteem and mental health?

See our back to school guides to keep children safe all year long.

What are the key online safety concerns for ‘back to school’?

A child uses her smartphone outside while wearing headphones.

How can I help my child have a safe school break online?

Author contributions

Help! My child is the cyberbully

Why is cyberbullying awareness so important for tackling bullying?