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Online teen speak
Wondering what your children are tapping into their phones? Or, in fact, what it means? Here's our parent's guide to some popular teen chat acronyms and slang words.
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ParentingHealth and wellbeing
How to celebrate special occasions during lockdown
It would be easy to downplay birthdays and other annual celebrations during the COVID-19 epidemic, but it’s important that children aren’t left feeling like their lives have been put on hold. Here are some tips for ensuring those special days are still marked in style
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ParentingEducation and the future
Should you worry about how much work your child is doing during lockdown?
Short answer: no. Long answer: no, but there are ways you can help motivate them…
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Parenting
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?
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Parenting
Think critically!
Critical thinking: a parent’s guide to fake news and helping your child question what they see or hear online
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Parenting
Resources to help you talk to your child about racism
With the news dominated by images of the Black Lives Matter demonstrations, children are likely to have questions about what they have seen and heard. Here are some suggestions for how to start the conversation
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Parenting
Coronavirus – how to help children spot fake news
It can be hard enough for adults to tell fact from fiction, especially in such a fast-moving and uncertain situation – so how do we help children as they look up the latest news on the COVID-19 epidemic? Here are our expert tips
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ParentingHealth and wellbeing
Coronavirus – stay at home! And look after your online health!
With many schools closed, children are spending more time online. Here, NCA-CEOP explains how to help young people get the most from technology – and avoid the risks
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ParentingHealth and wellbeing
Surviving family life under lockdown
Family life has undergone a major upheaval over the past month or so, with households suddenly thrown together 24/7. Here are some tips to help you reduce the inevitable tension and get along smoothly with one another
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Parenting
Choosing age-appropriate video on demand and online content for your family
From Netflix to NowTV: how to keep your family safe when viewing TV and films online and on mobile devices
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Parenting
Learning disabilities, autism and internet safety: a guide for parents
Help for parents on dealing with issues raised by the internet for children and young people with autism and learning difficulties
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Parenting
Sharenting: should you share pictures of your children online?
A parent's guide to the very modern phenomenon of social media sharenting