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Safety and settings
Sexting: NCA-CEOP says don't panic, but do respond
NCA-CEOP offers advice to parents on how to respond if your child shares a picture online they regret
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Safety and settings
What your child needs to know about harmful content online
...and how you can help them understand the impact of viewing it
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Safety and settings
Online risk: myths and facts
Separating online risk from things that could actually cause children harm: a parent’s guide
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Safety and settings
What is the dark web? A parent’s guide
A parent’s guide to the dark web: why your child may be using it and what you need to know
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Safety and settings
Don’t focus on the so-called ‘Momo Challenge’: educate children about online safety
The so-called Momo challenge understandably caused many parents concern, even though it turned out to be a hoax. Thankfully there is no evidence of direct harm caused to any child, but that doesn’t reduce the worry and confusion for parents.
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Safety and settings
Helping your child stay safe from cybercrime
Cybercrime: a parent's guide to keeping your kids safe
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Safety and settings
What are parental controls and how can they help children stay safe online?
Filters and parental controls won't keep your children safe online, but they are a useful first line of defence. Here's what parents need to know
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Games, apps and techSafety and settings
How content moderation can make online spaces safer for your child
Adelin Cai and Clara Tsao, co-founders of the Trust and Safety Professional Association, explain how content moderation works and how the process is working to keep children safer online
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Games, apps and techSafety and settingsRelationships and sex
Video chatting: a guide for parents and carers of secondary school-age children
With school closed for most students, young people will almost certainly be using a video-chatting service to stay in touch with friends. Here’s how to help them get the most from it
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Safety and settingsEducation and the future
Help your child make positive Cyber Choices
Coding and programming are extremely valuable skills to have for young people to have. Here’s how to ensure they use these skills in the right way
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Safety and settings
If you find out your child has been sexually abused or exploited
NCA-CEOP's Dr Elly Hanson offers advice to parents on coping in the aftermath of your child being abused
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Safety and settingsHealth and wellbeing
Body dysmorphic disorder: when a negative body image becomes a mental health condition
A parent's guide to body dysmorphic disorder