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Cake Stories, #StoryTime and other misleading content
13th September 2022 by Sheena Peckham
Cake stories and #StoryTime are just a couple examples of the misleading content found on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Learn what to look out for.
Apps & Platforms

Snapchat safety: What parents need to know
13th September 2022 by Internet Matters Team
How to stay safe on Snapchat: Parent guide | Internet Matters. Learn more about the platform, how it works, and more to help keeps teens safe on Snapchat.

Navigating secondary school – online safety guide
31st August 2022 by Internet Matters Team
Read our guide on the key issues secondary school children may face and how to encourage them to make smarter choices online.

Moving to secondary school – online safety guide
26th August 2022 by Internet Matters Team
Get advice on how to support children digital development as they make the transition from primary school to secondary or senior school.

Secondary schools online safety resources
19th August 2022 by Internet Matters Team
Secondary School Resources - Internet Matters | Teach online safety to children in secondary school with our free resources in online safety.

Online safety teaching resources
16th August 2022 by Internet Matters Team
Online safety teaching resources - Internet Matters | Free lessons, e-safety advice and interactive tools from internet safety experts for the classroom.
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Parenting for the digital economy
2nd August 2022 by Luke Roberts
Parents and young people alike wonder what the future holds when it comes to the digital economy. What does the future of the job market look like?
Apps & Platforms

What is Gacha Life? What parents need to know
27th July 2022 by Internet Matters Team
What is Gacha Life? | Internet Matters. Learn about the popular roleplaying game and its anime characters and keep your child safe. Gacha life characters
Research

The role of agency in supporting young people’s wellbeing
9th June 2022 by Internet Matters Team
Our new report explores how taking control of our experiences makes us feel through the example of managing screen time.

Intentional use: How agency supports young people’s wellbeing in a digital world
9th June 2022 by Sheena Peckham
This report draws on research supported by TikTok, which explores the views of teens and parents on having agency and its role in managing screen time.
Articles

What are content farms and are they harmful?
23rd May 2022 by Sheena Peckham
Content farms produce many hacks and crafts that interest many users, but some of these videos can be harmful to young viewers.
Parent stories

One dad shares how his teen daughter gets her news from social media
16th May 2022 by Internet Matters Team
Dad Gary shares parenting responsibilities with his former partner and discusses here how his teen daughter gets her news from social media.
Articles

Online activism, social media and young people
Internet Matters
21st April 2022 by Internet Matters Team
Learn about what online/digital activism is and how it has been used as a way to educate people about social issues and to raise awareness.
Articles

How to help LGBTQ+ children find safe online communities and resources
Ditch the Label
14th February 2022 by Lucy Jowett
If your child has identified or thinks they identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, there are hundreds of online communities and resources that can help.
Articles

Life’s gone digital: pandemic life for teens outlined in Cybersurvey
11th November 2021 by Adrienne Katz FRSA
UK Cybersurvey: Pandemic life for teens - Discussing digital wellbeing n the COVID-19 winter lockdown of 2020-21 for teens | Internet Matters
Articles

What is the manosphere and why is it a concern?
Lancaster University
4th October 2021 by Jessica Aiston
Jessica Aiston from the MANTRaP research project at Lancaster University discusses the manosphere and its impact on young people.