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Wishbone App – What parents need to know
8th June 2017 by Dr Tamasine Preece
To help parents with concerns that their children are receiving unsolicited messages on wishbone app, see expert tips on how to keep them safe.
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Parent shares her story about how her son was bullied online
24th May 2017 by Internet Matters Team
To encourage other parents to start a conversation about the cyberbullying and support their children on this issue, Laura shares her son's story.
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Latest fake news phenomenon ‘Blue Whale’ social media game
5th May 2017 by Internet Matters Team
Social media game known as the ‘Blue Whale Challenge’ that is said to encourage young people to self-harm has prompted police to issue warnings.

Mental health and the digital age – poll results
24th April 2017 by Internet Matters Team
Following our poll on this issue, you voted for us to ask our experts this following questions -How can cyberbullying affect my child’s mental health?’
Research

Net Aware report 2017: “Freedom to express myself safely”
8th April 2017 by Internet Matters Team
Using data from the NSPCC and O2’s Net Aware research this report explores the factors that prevent young people from using the internet safely.

Dr Linda Papadopoulos joins us to support parents on keeping kids safe online
1st March 2017 by Internet Matters Team
As a well-respected psychologist in the UK, Dr Linda joins us as an Ambassador to give advice on the psychological impact of online issues kids may face.
Parent stories

Mum shares sharenting experiences and online safety tips
28th January 2017 by Internet Matters Team
Zoe Holland, mum and teacher, talks about her ups and downs with sharenting and how she encourages her children to be safe online.
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‘Be the change’ this Safer Internet Day
27th January 2017 by Will Gardner
Will Gardner of UK Safer Internet Centre invites parents to ‘Be the change’ and help make the internet a better place this Safer Internet Day.
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Internet Matters children’s online safety 2016 report
Internet Matters
28th November 2016 by Internet Matters Team
Children’s online safety in 2016: what are parents’ concerns, how do they address these and what support do they need?
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Hate crimes on social media face harsher punishment
26th October 2016 by Internet Matters Team
From October the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will use its new guidance to decide on whether a range of hate crimes on social will lead to prosecution.
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OYOTY- Online safety assistant for children
11th October 2016 by Internet Matters Team
Using the advances in artificial intelligence, a new personal digital assistant called OYOTY is now available to help your child to stay safe online.

Get your child involved in Pupil Voice Week
19th September 2016 by Internet Matters Team
Encourage your child to get involved in Pupil Voice week to help them feel confident to talk about their concerns. Register their school to take part.
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How can we make the digital world a safer place?
4th August 2016 by Carolyn Bunting MBE
As children using the web and social media get younger, how can we help them manage the risks effectively? Carolyn Bunting of Internet Matters discusses.
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A who’s who of popular apps
18th July 2016 by Hilary Smith
To give you a quick whistlestop tour of the latest apps, Hilary Smith shares insight on the up and coming apps of the moment.
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How social media and the internet is helping teens
8th July 2016 by Seun Oshinaike
Co-founders of Silent Secret, a social community for young people explore the benefits that the internet and social media can offer young people.
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Musical.ly App (now known as TikTok) – What parents need to know
9th June 2016 by Internet Matters Team
Musical.ly is a popular app that allows users to create, upload and share music videos. We explore how safe it is.