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Mum shares online risks with kids to help them share safely online
1st May 2018 by Internet Matters Team
We asked a parent to give us her take on kids oversharing online and what real life tips she could offer to other parents struggling with the same issue.

Cookies – a new play inspired by real stories about key online issues
26th October 2017 by Internet Matters Team
Inspired by true online stories, 'Cookies' play follows seven teenagers dealing with the effects of sexting, radicalisation and cyberbullying.
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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.
Expert Q&A

Insight on new digital literacy report & impacts on the curriculum
23rd March 2017 by John Carr
E-safety expert John Carr reflects on the House of Lords Communications Committee report ‘Growing up with the internet’ and what it means for schools.
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E-safety top of UK Government agenda as it launches new initiave
9th March 2017 by Internet Matters Team
New Internet Safety Strategy aimed at making Britain the safest country in the world for children and young people to be online.

Dr Linda Papadopoulos joins us to support parents on keeping kids safe online
1st March 2017 by Internet Matters Team
As a well-respected psychologist in the UK, Dr Linda joins us as an Ambassador to give advice on the psychological impact of online issues kids may face.
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Can selfies affect a child’s mental health?
19th February 2017 by Dr. Linda Papadopoulos
Dr Linda Papadopoulos gives advice on how teens can be affected when exposed to idealised images day after day and process of getting the perfect selfie.
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Internet Matters children’s online safety 2016 report
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28th November 2016 by Internet Matters Team
Children’s online safety in 2016: what are parents’ concerns, how do they address these and what support do they need?
Expert Q&A

Working together to help children tackle bullying
3rd November 2016 by Vic Goddard
Vic Goddard of 'Educating Essex' shares insight as a teacher and parent on what practical things we can do to help children tackle bullying on and offline.
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Hate crimes on social media face harsher punishment
26th October 2016 by Internet Matters Team
From October the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will use its new guidance to decide on whether a range of hate crimes on social will lead to prosecution.
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How can we make the digital world a safer place?
4th August 2016 by Carolyn Bunting MBE
As children using the web and social media get younger, how can we help them manage the risks effectively? Carolyn Bunting of Internet Matters discusses.
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Should social media platforms use age verification to stop underage use?
13th June 2016 by Internet Matters Team
Parenting writer Olivia Gordon discusses the ease at which young people can access social networks & what parents can do to keep them safe. Internet Matters
Parent stories

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.
Expert Q&A

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.
Articles

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.

Child-friendly apps your children will enjoy
26th November 2015 by Internet Matters Team
To give you a helping hand, we’ve pulled together a list of age-appropriate apps that’ll help your child get the best out of the internet.