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Virtual playgrounds – connecting your kids with their school friends

Internet Matters
7th April 2020 by Internet Matters Team
What are Virtual Playdates and why they are important? | Internet Matters. Advice about setting up virtual playdates for your kids and their friends.
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Five Countries and tech firms agree groundbreaking principles to keep children safe online

5th March 2020 by Internet Matters Team
Five Country partners have launched a set of Voluntary Principles for how tech firms can keep children and young people safe online.

Online Dating – The Risks For Teens

20th February 2020 by Rachel Simoyan
What are Online Dating risks for Teens? | Internet Matters. We explore the dangers of teens & online romantic relationships & what you should look out for.
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New Ofcom Report Suggests Parents’ Rising Concern Over Children Online

Internet Matters, Ofcom
4th February 2020 by Internet Matters Team
Ofcom Report on Parents’ Concern over Children Online | Internet Matters. More parents than ever feel children’s online use now carries more risks.

Smart Speakers set up safe guide

25th November 2019 by Internet Matters Team
Smart speakers can be a great tool to help children get the best out connected techonology, see tips on top devices and how best to use them.

Resources to manage data and privacy

17th October 2019 by ghislaine
To find out more about protecting your child’s privacy online we've recommended guides and resources that will offer you further support.

Deal with privacy and child ID theft

17th October 2019 by Internet Matters Team
If you are concerned that your child has had their identity stolen, find support on how to deal with it and prevent it happening in the future.

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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Mum shares her challenge of protecting her teens from seeing adult content

3rd June 2019 by Internet Matters Team
Jen shares her challenges of helping her teenage sons avoid seeing adult content and ways to support them if they do stumble across it.
Parent stories

Online consent & images sharing – Mum shares challenges of teaching teens to share safely

28th May 2019 by Internet Matters Team
What is the best way to encourage young people to understand consent when it comes to sharing online? Mum shares her experience and tips.

Dealing with self-harm

21st May 2019 by Internet Matters Team
If you are concerned that your child is showing signs of suicidal or self-harming thoughts here is advice on steps you can take to support them.

Social media advice on popular apps

14th May 2019 by Internet Matters Team
Social media guides | Internet Matters. Advice on popular apps and platforms for kids. Learn how to set privacy on popular apps

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.

Resources to deal with online reputation

24th March 2019 by Internet Matters Team
See online tools and organisations that can help you and your child manage their online reputation to support their future aspirations.

Deal with online reputation

24th March 2019 by Internet Matters Team
If you are concerned that your child’s digital footprint may reflect badly on them or is incorrect, see what steps you can do to help them improve it.

Learn about online reputation

24th March 2019 by Internet Matters Team
Find out more about how an online reputation is created and tracked to help children understand the long-lasting effects of what they share online.