Medium read Online hate and trolling – a parent’s story Mum Beth shares her family’s personal experience with online hate to help other parents support their children on this issue. Read More
Medium read Tech and online safety during lockdown by Adele Jennings Mum Adele shares how her children engaged with tech during the Covid-19 lockdowns. Read More
Medium read What is Gacha Life? What parents need to know Gacha Life is a popular roleplaying game for kids who love anime characters. Learn more about what it is so that you can keep your child safe. Read More
Medium read What is the Age-Appropriate Design Code? Michael Murray from the ICO discusses the Age-Appropriate Design Code, or Children’s Code, including its impact, how it works, and next steps. Read More
Medium read What is the manosphere and why is it a concern? Jessica Aiston from the MANTRaP research project at Lancaster University discusses the manosphere and its impact on young people. Read More
Medium read Life’s gone digital: pandemic life for teens outlined in Cybersurvey This year’s Cybersurvey looks at teenagers’ wellbeing and online lives in the COVID-19 winter lockdown of 2020-21. Read More
Medium read How to help LGBTQ+ children find safe online communities and resources See how you can support your LGBTQ+ child to help them find supportive and safe communities. Read More
Medium read The role of agency in supporting young people’s wellbeing Our report, Intentional Use, explores mindfulness through the example of managing screen time. Read More
Medium read What are content farms and are they harmful? With the popularisation of quick ‘hacks’ on various video-sharing and social media platforms, content farms have found a way to engage lots of people in short periods of time. Read More
Medium read Cake Stories, #StoryTime and other misleading content Cake stories or videos marked with #StoryTime often include inappropriate and misleading content hidden in their narration. Read More
