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A boy sits under a blanket on his stomach, looking concerned at a laptop. Expert opinion
Long read 27th February 2026

What is the 764 network? How to protect your child

Expert opinion

764 is an international network of groups working to groom and coerce children. Learn what you can do to protect your child.
enny is married and lives in Essex, where she works as a social worker. Parent stories
Medium read 23rd February 2026

How I use app parental controls to support my children on social media

Parent stories

Learn why regularly reviewing social media apps, settings and permissions can help spot risks early and support safer online habits for children.
Laura is a single mum to two boys, aged 10 and 15, and lives and works in South Wales. Parent stories
Medium read 20th February 2026

Why open conversations matter alongside device-level parental controls

Parent stories

Get advice and guidance on using device controls to help teens and tweens manage what they see online.
Image of Barney, a dad. Parent stories
Medium read 16th February 2026

How broadband parental controls helped one dad support his 7-year-old’s homework safely

Parent stories

A parent shares how broadband parental controls helped his 7-year-old research homework safely while building independence online.
Parents with a young child talking about something on the tablet in front of them. Expert opinion
Medium read 13th February 2026

How to talk about online safety with your child

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Cyber Ved co-founder and co-author, Neha Agarwal, shares her tips for having effective conversations about online safety early.
Three teens look at their smartphones with two discussing something they see. Research
Medium read 8th February 2026

Preparing young people to vote in a complex, attention-driven environment

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This briefing draws on research to examine young people's confidence in navigating online information and politics.
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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.

One mum’s online money management tips to support kids

This mum shares her experience of helping her children manage money online. From setting budgets online to linking parent and child accounts, she shares her tips on supporting her children’s financial literacy.

How do you talk about pornography?

It can feel awkward for both parent and child to talk about something like pornography. In this video, find advice about approaching those tough conversations.
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