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Games, apps and tech
What parents need to know about a career in gaming
Expert tips and advice to support your child with their interest in gaming.
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Games, apps and tech
WhatsApp: a guide for parents and carers
Teenagers love WhatsApp – as do a lot of parents. Here's what parents need to know about it
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Games, apps and tech
Nintendo Switch: a parent’s guide
Since it burst onto the scene in 1983 with a roster of lovable characters and colourful games, Nintendo has become almost synonymous with family-friendly gaming. The company’s latest console – the Nintendo Switch – has taken the world by storm and is a hit with children and adults alike.
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Games, apps and tech
The 6 apps and services that every parent should know about
A guide for parents to some of the most popular apps children use online
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Games, apps and tech
Roblox: a parents’ guide
It's one of the world’s most popular video games, with more than 100 million monthly users – but is Roblox safe for your child? Here's the Parent Info guide to having a safe and enjoyable experience on it
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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 techSafety and settingsRelationships and sex
Video chatting: a guide for parents and carers of secondary school-age children
With school closed for most students, young people will almost certainly be using a video-chatting service to stay in touch with friends. Here’s how to help them get the most from it
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Games, apps and techSafety and settings
Screen time: should I be worried?
Parents have long had questions around how much screen time is too much – but should we be extra concerned during lockdown?
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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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Games, apps and techHealth and wellbeing
10 ways to use the internet positively
There is often negativity surrounding how young people use the internet and whether they know enough about the risks. Here’s our guide for talking to your child about how they can get the most out of their time online