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Viral Trends 2: the sequel
Viral challenges continue to shape a lot of young people’s experiences online. fare harmless and just good fun, but some are more sinister and could pose risks. Here's what parents need to know
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Games, apps and tech
Live streaming: what parents need to know
The risks and opportunities that children face when using live streaming social media apps including Live.me
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Games, apps and tech
VPNs: What are Virtual Private Networks?
A parent's guide to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) from NCA-CEOP’s Leah Buck
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Games, apps and tech
Instagram FAQs for parents
Instagram is now bigger than Twitter. What's the big attraction? And is there anything parents and carers need to know?
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Games, apps and tech
How can your child deal with in-game bullying?
Dealing with in-game abuse can be extremely upsetting, distressing and draining. Liam Hacket from anti-bullying charity Ditch the Label gives advice on what your child should do if they are being subjected to in-game bullying
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Games, apps and tech
Connected toys: not just child’s play
Advice for parents on the security risks of smart toys that talk to the internet – and perhaps other people you don’t want them to
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Games, apps and tech
Are you worried your child might see something inappropriate online?
What happens if your child sees something they shouldn't online? NCA-CEOP offers advice for parents
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Games, apps and tech
Skin gambling: what parents should know
When you hear the word ‘gambling’ the first image that comes into your head is probably a lottery coupon or a Las Vegas roulette wheel, not a child betting in their favourite online game. But a report by the Gambling Commission found that almost 40 per cent of 11 to 16-year-olds had spent their own money on gambling.
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Games, apps and tech
Screen time and young children: finding a balance
Screen time: a common sense guide for parents
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Games, apps and tech
Does your child have the skills to combat cybercrime?
Cybercrime: the NCA's National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU) looks at how you can encourage your child to use their digital skills in a positive, rather than negative, way
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A fun tool to help your child solve online safety dilemmas
The National Crime Agency’s CEOP command has created an interactive game that can help you start conversations with your child about making safer choices online.