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Childnet Livestreaming research 2017

Childnet
21st August 2017 by Internet Matters Team
Childnet research reveals that watching others livestreaming is far more popular than young people livestreaming themselves. Internet Matters
Expert Q&A

Sharenting: 5 tips to keeps your kids safe online

20th August 2017 by Cat Coode
We all love to share our children’s quirky, funny and memorable moments online but have you thought about how to do it safely? Cat Coode gives top tips.
Articles

How will GDPR affect you and your child?

16th August 2017 by John Carr
E-safety expert John Carr explains what the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) means for you and your child and their safety online.
Expert Q&A

The apps teens use: How to start a dialogue

16th August 2017 by Cat Coode
How do you talk to your child about what they do online? Are you strict about what they should and shouldn't do online? Cat Coode offers tips to talk.
Articles

Online challenges every parents should watch out for this summer

26th July 2017 by Internet Matters Team
See top 6 online challenges that parents need to be aware of and advice on how to prevent your child from putting themselves in harm's way.
Articles

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.
Articles

Wishbone App – What parents need to know

8th June 2017 by Dr Tamasine Preece
To help parents with concerns that their children are receiving unsolicited messages on wishbone app, see expert tips on how to keep them safe.
Articles

How are YouTubers influencing children?

1st June 2017 by Dr Tamasine Preece
Dr Tamasine Preece gives insight about the power that YouTubers now have on children who look to them for advice on issues they're most concerned about.
Parent stories

Parent shares her story about how her son was bullied online

24th May 2017 by Internet Matters Team
To encourage other parents to start a conversation about the cyberbullying and support their children on this issue, Laura shares her son's story.
Parent stories

Mum shares psychological impact cyberbullying had on her daughter

24th May 2017 by Internet Matters Team
This mother's story reinforces the need to talk and take an active role in a child’s digital life as she shares her daughter's battle with self-harm.
Articles

Latest fake news phenomenon ‘Blue Whale’ social media game

5th May 2017 by Internet Matters Team
Social media game known as the ‘Blue Whale Challenge’ that is said to encourage young people to self-harm has prompted police to issue warnings.
Articles

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.
Parent stories

Mum shares sharenting experiences and online safety tips

28th January 2017 by Internet Matters Team
Zoe Holland, mum and teacher, talks about her ups and downs with sharenting and how she encourages her children to be safe online.
Articles

Expert Advice: Are you oversharing on social media?

13th December 2016 by Sue Scheff
Author and Parent and Family Internet Expert Sue Scheff give tips and advice about how to protect your child from the dangers of oversharing online.
Parent stories

How I encourage my children to share safely online

28th November 2016 by Nova Gowers
With children ranging from 9 to 22 years old, Nova Gowers shares how she encourages her family to share safely on online.
Parent stories

Mum’s letter urging all to stand up to bullying following son’s suicide

15th November 2016 by Internet Matters Team
Following the tragic loss of her son, Lucy Alexander wrote an open letter to parents, teachers and children calling them to stand up to cyberbullying.