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Kids tech trends to watch out for in 2018

6th January 2018 by Andy Robertson
Get advice from family technology expert Andy Robertson on children's tech trends to watch out for in 2018 to keep them safe online.
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Getting kids tech ready for transition to secondary school

31st August 2017 by Internet Matters Team
Parent share the steep learning curve she experienced as her daughter grew more reliant on tech when she made the transition to secondary school.
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What is LiveMe? – What parents need to know

4th July 2017 by Internet Matters Team
What is the LiveMe app? What parents need to know | Internet Matters. LiveMe is a social platform for over-18s. Learn more to keep your child safe online.
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Is the Nintendo Switch the perfect family games console?

19th April 2017 by Andy Robertson
Are you planning to buy the latest Nintendo games console – Nintendo Switch? Expert Andy Robertson shares all you need to know before you buy.
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How do you rate age ratings on apps?

Internet Matters
13th March 2017 by John Carr
David Wright, UKSIC Director, and e-safety expert John Carr discuss the importance of making ratings clear to keep children safe on apps.
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Parent discusses sharenting safely and managing kids’digital lives

26th January 2017 by Internet Matters Team
Laura, mother of four gives her experience of how she shares pictures of her children online and how this is changing as they get older.

CEOP launch new resource for eight-to-ten year olds – ‘Play Like Share’

21st November 2016 by Internet Matters Team
The three-episode animated series aims to help children learn how to stay safe from sexual abuse and other risks they might encounter online.
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See us at Digital Kids Show 2016 and get your Halloween safe selfie

25th October 2016 by Internet Matters Team
We’re excited to be exhibiting at this year’s Digital Kids show which starts on October 29th to 30th at EventCity, Manchester.
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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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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.
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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.

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?