The first unboxing videos involved technology products: it’s thought that the first unboxing video on YouTube was for a cellphone in 2006. Since then, unboxing has rapidly become one of YouTube’s most-watched genres.
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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
Top tips on how to help your child make their online presence work for them and create a positive digital footprint
Teenagers love WhatsApp – as do a lot of parents. Here's what parents need to know about it
Tips to pass on to your children on the responsible – and safe – use of Instagram
Everything you need to know about Snaptchat, the hugely popular picture sharing app
Everything you need to know about Pokémon Go, including concerns for parents and safety tips
The growth of social media has brought with it some strange modern phenomena. One of the more recent ones is the viral online challenge...
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
Screen time: a common sense guide for parents
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
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
Instagram is now bigger than Twitter. What's the big attraction? And is there anything parents and carers need to know?
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
Where to go for information on the video games your children will ask for.
What parents need to know about Kik Messenger, with advice from NCA-CEOP
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.
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.
Sadly, once your child explores the online world, they may find a troll waiting for them. Here's how to help them cope.
A tattoo is permanent, much like the information we post online. NCA-CEOP gives its top tips on making sure your child's online reputation is just as good as their offline one
Alex Holmes, deputy CEO of the Diana Award, offers advice on how to recognise bullying and what to do if your child is affected
But what exactly is digital resilience? And what can we do as parents to help our children develop it?
A parent's guide to the very modern phenomenon of social media sharenting
From Netflix to NowTV: how to keep your family safe when viewing TV and films online and on mobile devices
Help for parents on dealing with issues raised by the internet for children and young people with autism and learning difficulties
Here are some things you can do to teach your child to be kind and respectful online and to expect this from others.
Disabled young people have the same needs for sex education, healthcare and opportunities to socialise and discover their sexuality as their non-disabled peers. Read our advice for parents on how best to help them deal with puberty
Setting parental controls on Netflix and using Google Maps to explore are just two of the ways tech can help you enjoy time together as a family. Read our top tips for parents
Video: how to keep your child safe when using their mobile phone
What age can your child be left alone? When can they drink? We answer parents’ frequently asked questions about legal milestones in their children’s lives
Tips for parents on navigating screen time and technology rules when families meet up
Popular thinking has it that children instinctively know how to navigate the digital universe, while their parents are clueless. What’s the truth?
Top tips on staying up-to-date with what your child is doing online
How does Ofcom, the communications regulator, tackle material online that may be inapprorpriate or upsetting for children?
Peer pressure: how parents can help their children cope
What is fake news and how can you help your child spot it? Nicky Cox, editor in chief of First News, offers advice for parents
Helping your child with their homework and revision can often be a huge benefit when it comes to exam day. Here's what you need to know to support your child's learning.
What goes online stays online. Some advice to help you and your child understand the long-term implications of publishing all about your life.
Divorce and separation are tough on children, but as a parent you can make the process and its effects less painful through good communication. Here are 10 tips from Gingerbread to help
Useful online tools to help with organisation and communication if you are a separated or divorced parent
What does it mean to be a digitally literate child in the internet age?
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.
Parents sometimes end up paying unexpectedly large phone bills and don’t know why. The Phone-pay Services Authority explains what to look out for when giving your child a mobile device…
Separating online risk from things that could actually cause children harm: a parent’s guide
How to be a bit more careful, and a bit better informed, when using Snapchat: a parent’s guide
Most popular social media services don’t allow anyone under 13 to join. Even so, lots of younger children manage to set up accounts. What can parents do?
Child-friendly terms and conditions on social media; a parent’s guide