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Three teens sit together outside, using their smartphones and smiling. Guidance
Long read 8th July 2025

Top apps for kids to have balanced screen time this summer

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Discover apps that can make your child's summer screen time fun, active and educational.
A mother looks at a laptop with two daughters inside a homemade blanket fort. Research
Long read 23rd June 2025

Rising harms, new rules: Why the Online Safety Act matters

Research

Outlining what our data reveals about children’s experiences, why the Children Codes must be seen as a starting point and further action that's needed.
A young girls speaks into a megaphone within a crowd. Q&A
Long read 27th May 2025

How to safely support young people’s interest in online activism

Q&A

See how you can safely support young people with online activism in this article from experts.
A young girl lies on her stomach using a tablet device. Press release
Medium read 27th May 2025

New report reveals 7 in 10 children experience harm online, but most don’t report it

Press release

Our new report reveals 7 in 10 children experience harm online, but most don’t report it
A girl uses a smartphone on her sofa. Research
Short read 23rd May 2025

Understanding and improving how children report online harm 

Research

Explore how children engage with reporting tools on the platforms they use.
A mother looks at a tablet with her young child. Research
Medium read 21st May 2025

What does the Online Safety Act mean for you and your child?

Research

The Policy and Research team at Internet Matters shares what the Online Safety Act means for parents and children.
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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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