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Louis Francmanis

Louis is the Digital Content Executive at Internet Matters where he regularly researches and creates guidance for parents on a range of topics, devices and apps.

Boy with serious expression looking at phone

Long read 13th March 2026

What is looksmaxxing? Online safety guidance for parents

Looksmaxxing is a trend which encourages people to put appearance above all else, sometimes at the risk of their own health.

Sad boy sat on sofa on his phone

Long read 6th March 2026

What is monetisation? Online safety guidance for parents

Monetisation is how content creators earn money through social media. Views and engagement earn creators money.

A young girl uses her smartphone but looks worried.

Long read 28th October 2024

What are parasocial relationships? Guidance for parents

Learn about the impact parasocial relationships can have on your child.

A child uses their smartphone in the dark in bed.

Long read 6th September 2024

What is ‘doomscrolling’? Online safety guidance for parents

Doomscrolling is when a person gets caught in a continuous cycle of reading negative news online.

A mukbanger recording a video with lots of junk food.

Long read 23rd August 2024

What is ‘mukbang’? Online safety guidance for parents

Explore what ‘mukbang’ videos are to help your child navigate content online safely.