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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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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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Social media and group violence: a parent's guide
Advice for parents on the rise of viral fight videos online
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Safer Internet Day 2019: How to help your child be kind to others online
Here are some things you can do to teach your child to be kind and respectful online and to expect this from others.
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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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Who are abusers and why aren't we better at spotting them?
What parents need to know: the facts about the people who abuse children from The Lucy Faithfull Foundation
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Parenting
How can I talk to my child about unhealthy images?
Your child is probably going to come across unwanted images online. Not an easy topic for discussion. So how do you broach the subject?
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Internet porn: top tips for how to respond
NCA-CEOP’s Dr Elly Hanson offers advice on how to address the tricky issue of online porn with your child
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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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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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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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Five rights children should have online
There is deep concern about the impact the internet is having on families, especially on children and young people. iRights is a coalition calling for five basic rights that children and young people should have online.