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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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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
A parent's guide to vlogging
How to know your Zoellas from your PewDiePies in the world of vlogging
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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
Screen time and young children: finding a balance
Screen time: a common sense guide for parents
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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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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
Online risk: myths and facts
Separating online risk from things that could actually cause children harm: a parent’s guide
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Games, apps and tech
Instagram: a parent’s guide
Tips to pass on to your children on the responsible – and safe – use of Instagram
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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.
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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?