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How do I know if social media posts are sponsored?
Dr. Eva A. van Reijmersdal and Dr. Esther Rozendaal share their insight on how to spot paid-for social media posts.
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Games, apps and tech
Viral internet trends: a parent's guide
The growth of social media has brought with it some strange modern phenomena. One of the more recent ones is the viral online challenge...
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Games, apps and tech
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
Choosing the right video games for your children
Where to go for information on the video games your children will ask for.
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Games, apps and tech
A parent's guide to Kik Messenger
What parents need to know about Kik Messenger, with advice from NCA-CEOP
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Games, apps and tech
What are unboxing videos – and why does my child like them?
The first unboxing videos involved technology products: it’s thought that the first unboxing video on YouTube was for a cellphone in 2006. Since then, unboxing has rapidly become one of YouTube’s most-watched genres.
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Games, apps and tech
Are you worried your child might see something upsetting 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
When should technology be used during exam season?
The Priory Group, a provider of mental health treatment and therapy for young people, looks at ways in which technology could be used during revision
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Games, apps and tech
Wattpad: unleashing creativity…or unleashing unwanted content?
Wattpad is a popular online platform that allows millions of people to share their stories. But concerns have been raised that there is no quality control and pornographic and other troubling content is slipping through.
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Games, apps and tech
Apps to help families enjoy the great outdoors
With the summer holidays just around the corner, we've gathered some of the most exciting apps we’ve found to get kids outdoors and enjoy what nature has to offer