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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
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
When should technology be used during exam season?
Exam season can be a stressful time.
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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
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
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Games, apps and tech
Three top tips for building your child’s online resilience
Digital literacy and online resilience: a parent’s guide
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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
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
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
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
Digital resilience: a parent's guide
But what exactly is digital resilience? And what can we do as parents to help our children develop it?