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Social networking and messaging apps

25th September 2019 by Internet Matters Team
Learn about the lastest social networking and messaging apps children are using and what risks they may expose children and young people too.
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Screen time campaign launched to help children develop healthy digital diet

3rd September 2019 by Internet Matters Team
Screen time campaign launched to support children | Internet Matters. We’ve launched a new screen time campaign to help parents find the right balance.
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Parents guide to the Fortnite World Cup

2nd August 2019 by Andy Robertson
Learn more about the Fornite World Cup and why it's gathered a lot of press coverage and why it could inspire young children to join esports gaming.
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Harry Potter: Wizards Unite parents’ guide

16th July 2019 by Andy Robertson
Like Pokemon Go, the new Harry Potter game encourages gameplay through augmented reality. Get advice on how to ensure children play it safely.

Monitoring apps parents’ guide

22nd June 2019 by ghislaine
With the help of Andy Robertson, we’ve given tips on how best to use monitoring apps to support children and reviewed the top apps available.

Sitemap

21st June 2019 by Internet Matters Team
As a parent it’s important you know that all social networking platforms (or social networking apps, if on a smartphone) have age limits.
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Mum shares her experience of protecting digitally savvy pre-teen from inappropriate content

3rd June 2019 by Internet Matters Team
Beth shares how she helps her digitally-savvy 10-year old navigate the risks of seeing inappropriate content through the platforms he uses.

Resources to deal with sexting

19th May 2019 by Internet Matters Team
See a list of resources, organisations and helplines that you can use to help support your child and deal with any concerns you may have about sexting.

Apps to help kids get active

16th May 2019 by Internet Matters Team
From healthy lifestyle to fitness motivation, Internet Matters has created a shortlist of age-appropriate apps and platforms to empower kids to develop healthy habits.

Screen time resources

26th March 2019 by Internet Matters Team
Find tools and resources available to help you and your family set digital boundaries for screen times and manage what children see online.

Get support to deal with inappropriate content

24th March 2019 by Internet Matters Team
If you need more support to help your child deal with seeing inappropriate content, there are lots of places to go for more help and advice. See resources.

Report issue

10th December 2018 by Internet Matters Team
Find out where to report any concerns you have about anything you or your child come across on the internet

Homepage

7th December 2018 by Rodger Davies
Working with online safety experts, we’re here to guide you through the many issues children can experience when using the internet
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Parent shares the benefits of live streaming and vlogging for children

8th June 2018 by Internet Matters Team
While live streaming can leave children open to potential risks, Laura mum of two believes there are also some great benefits it can offer children.
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Moving beyond screen-time limits is essential parenting

29th May 2018 by Andy Robertson
Gaming expert Andy Robertson shift the focus on the issue of screen time from ' how much is too much' to 'when and why some digital activities can help or harm children'.
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Tips to keep kids safe while playing popular video games during holidays

6th April 2018 by Andy Robertson
From Fortnite to Roblox, get safety tips to keep kids safe while playing the most popular video games from our tech experts Andy Robertson.