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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
Having a positive digital footprint
Top tips on how to help your child make their online presence work for them and create a positive digital footprint
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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
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
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
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
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
What kind of parent are you?
There are three main styles of parenting. Which one best describes you?
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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 techSafety and settings
Yubo (formerly Yellow): what parents need to know
A parent’s guide to Yubo, formerly called Yellow, from Thinkuknow - the education programme of The National Crime Agency’s child protection command NCA-CEOP
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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