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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.

Pre-teen (11-13) online safety advice

21st May 2019 by Internet Matters Team
Preteens (11year old to 13 year old) online safety advice | Internet Matters. Help children aged 11-13 years old (preteens) have a safe online experience.

BT, EE, Plusnet – Internet Matters Partners

4th April 2019 by Internet Matters Team
BT Consumer Group is one of the founding members of Internet Matters and has invested over £5 million in tools and education to keep children safe online.
Apps & Platforms

Parent’s gaming guide to Apex Legends multiplayer game

26th March 2019 by Andy Robertson
Similar to Fortnite, Apex Legends offers the same style of gun-battle on a shrinking map with lots of other players. Get expert tips to keep kids safe.

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.

Protect your child’s online reputation

24th March 2019 by Internet Matters Team
Get tips to help your child take control of what they share online and build a positive online reputation to support their future education or career goals.
Articles

Advice to protect children from upsetting content online following sharing of Christchurch video

15th March 2019 by Carolyn Bunting MBE
Advice for parents who are concerned their children may be affected by the circulation of a video of the mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Resources for parents of 0-5s

10th December 2018 by Internet Matters Team
Online safety resources for parents of 0-5 (pre-schooler) including fun things to do with your child and pointers for useful apps.
Parent stories

Dads champion the positive power tech has on their children’s lives

7th December 2018 by Internet Matters Team
Dads share how they encourage their boys to use a range of smart tech to develop new skills and enrich their family time.
Articles

Our campaign highlights online pressures children face as they head back to school

4th September 2018 by Internet Matters Team
Our new research reveals that 7 out of 10 parents of Year 7 pupils are worried their child will face online pressures that may expose them to online risks.
Articles

Tips to keep kids safe while playing popular video games during holidays

6th April 2018 by Andy Robertson
From Fortnite to Roblox, get safety tips to keep kids safe while playing the most popular video games from our tech experts Andy Robertson.
Articles

Together with EE we are helping keep kids safe online this Christmas

15th December 2017 by Internet Matters Team
Together with EE we've partnered to help parents keep their kids safe online and are giving away wrapping paper with safety tips at 200 EE stores.
Parent stories

Parent shares experience of managing children’s digital lives and thoughts on code

14th November 2017 by Internet Matters Team
Mum of two teenagers Jeanette shares how she encourages her kids to be more resilient online to make smart choices as they grow and gain more independence.
Parent stories

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.
Expert Q&A

How can I manage the step change in my child’s digital life as they start secondary school?

14th August 2017 by ghislaine
From learning how to interact with others online to opening social accounts our experts provide insight to support children through this transition online.