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Parents share social media concerns

29th April 2016 by Internet Matters Team
Parents shared their personal concerns and experiences of their children’s social lives online to help others protect their children on social media.
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Playing an active role in a child’s online social world

28th April 2016 by Prof. Emma Bond
Dr Emma Bond gives advice on what parents can do to help their children get the best from their digital world and looks at the role of social media.
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Managing a child’s internet use as they grow

17th March 2016 by John Carr
In this article, John Carr OBE talks through some things that parents can do to mentor their child through the discovery of digital world.
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Managing a teen’s digital life: tips for parents

10th February 2016 by Luke Roberts
In this article, Luke Roberts shares tips on how parents of teens can strike the right balance between keeping them safe and nurturing their curiosity.

Empower young people to take the lead in creating a better internet

8th February 2016 by Will Gardner
For parents Safer Internet Day provides an opportunity to educate young people about how to use the internet safely.
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Safer Internet Day: Schools’ new e-safety responsibilities

26th January 2016 by Keir McDonald
Two major areas to be addressed: school’s current internet filter systems and a requirement to teach children (as young as five) about internet safety.
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Child online safety: Addressing top parental concerns

19th January 2016 by Internet Matters Team
We've compiled a list of e-safety concerns that you may have about your child's online safety and steps you can take to help them deal with it.
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End of year review: Highs and lows of being a parent in the YouTube generation

1st January 2016 by Carolyn Bunting MBE
The headlines in 2015 reveal a worrying trend of sexting, cyberbullying, online grooming, identity theft and radicalisation on the web.
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Keeping your child safe while they play online games

Internet Matters
19th November 2015 by Keir McDonald
A guide to understanding online Games, their social implications and cyberbullying.
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Our Expert Panel – Introducing Martha Evans

24th January 2015 by Martha Evans
Martha Evans | Internet Matters. Passionate on all things online sadety, Martha is a Director and leads the work of the Anti-Bullying Alliance.

The importance of being a good friend online

21st November 2014 by Will Gardner
Will Gardner, CEO of Childnet, provides advice for parents who are keen of making sure their child acts as a good, responsible friend when they're online.

Pros and cons of children using social networks

26th September 2014 by Internet Matters Team
As a parent what should you know about social networking sites and importantly your child's online safety?

Staying safe online: parental control software

5th February 2014 by Internet Matters Team
Concerned about internet safety? This guide to the parental control software offered by ISPs will help you find the perfect family broadband for your home