Social media safety

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What is X? What parents need to know about safety and changes to Twitter
To keep users safe, Twitter has developed a variety of parental control and privacy settings. Learn what they are and ...
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Parents guide to Roblox and how your kids can play it safely
Is Roblox safe for children to play? This is the question that a lot of parents are grappling with, following ...
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Fortnite Battle Royale — What parents need to know
Tech expert Andy Robertson runs through Fortnite Battle Royale's features and benefits, and offers advice on how to keep children ...
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Yubo formerly Yellow social media app
Yubo, formerly Yellow, is a social media app encouraging teens to find new friends by allowing them to swipe left ...
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Goldilocks
Created by Vodafone the book Goldilocks help parents to discuss social media use with their younger children.
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What is Omegle? What parents need to know
Omegle, a video-chat-social media site create for over 13s has gain popularity during the pandemic, it allows users to have ...
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YouTube: Tips and tricks to keep your children entertained and safe
YouTube can be a powerful source of education and entertainment for your child. Learn tips on how to keep them ...
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What is OnlyFans? What parents need to know
Learn more about how OnlyFans works, concerns raised over underage young people using this platform and what risks it exposes ...
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What is the Mastodon social media platform?
Mastodon is a decentralised social network that has recently surged in popularity. Learn about the platform to make the right ...
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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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What is Reddit? — What parents need to know
The social news website requires users to be 13 or older but is Reddit safe? Learn what teens can find ...
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What is Pinterest? — What parents need to know
While Pinterest isn't the top app among young people, some teenagers do still engage with it. A 2022 report found ...