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What is Palworld? What parents need to know
Palworld draws similarities to monster-taming games and series like Pokémon and Digimon. If your child is interested in playing Palworld, ...
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Common online scams targeting teenagers
Explore common online scams with advice from finance expert Ademolawa Ibrahim Ajibade to help keep kids safe online.
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Improving literacy in the age of technology
Improving literacy in children can make them more media literate and able to think critically about the news they see ...
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The role of Roblox in the metaverse
Laura Higgins, Director of Community Safety and Civility at Roblox, shares how the platform currently fits into the metaverse.
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What are content farms and are they harmful?
With the popularisation of quick ‘hacks’ on various video-sharing and social media platforms, content farms have found a way to ...
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What is Fortnite Chapter 3 Flipped?
Fortnite continues to be one of the most popular games around the world with 80.4 million monthly active users. Chapter ...
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Teachers targeted by students on TikTok: how parents can help manage bullying on social media
Recent reports show children and young people targeting teachers on TikTok with manipulated images and videos. Learn what parents can ...
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What is Yubo? – What parents need to know
Yubo is a social media app that encourages teens to find new friends by allowing them to swipe left or ...
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What is the Threads App from Instagram?
Originally launched in 2019, the relaunched Threads app offers users a Twitter-like experience with easy links to Instagram. Here's what ...
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Google Family Link app – What parents need to know
Google Family Link can be a great tool to help children navigate the digital world safety.
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Should children play Doki Doki Literature Club?
Tech expert Andy Robertson explains what Doki Doki Literature Club (DDLC) is, what the concerns around it are and what ...
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Rocket League video game – A parents’ guide
Rocket League is a multiplayer video game rated PEGI 3 that combines car driving and football all in one. Lear
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What is Tumblr? — What parents need to know
Tumblr gives users the ability to create blogs and share them with followers and friends.
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Parents’ guide: What is Yolo app and is it safe?
Learn more about the Yolo app and what to watch out for to keep kids safe.