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The internet is an integral part of our lives, providing fantastic opportunities to learn, create and connect, but the online […]
The internet is an integral part of our lives, providing fantastic opportunities to learn, create and connect, but the online […]
What are the benefits and the challenges for teenagers online? 17 year-old Senan chats to his mum about the online world.
15 year-old Ruby chats to her dad Ronan about what life online is like for a teenager, and what parents can do to support their children.
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As part of Safer Internet Day 2021, the Irish Safer Internet Centre hosted the #BeKindOnline Webinar Series for parents and educators. In this online safety webinar, Mark Smyth, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, provided advice to parents on Empowering Healthy Online Behaviour in Younger Children.
As part of Safer Internet Day 2021, the Irish Safer Internet Centre hosted the #BeKindOnline Webinar Series for parents and educators. In this online safety webinar, Dr. Nicola Fox Hamilton provided advice to parents on Empowering Healthy Online Behaviour in Teenagers.
Loot boxes are mystery bundles of virtual items related to a video game.
As part of Safer Internet Day 2021, the Irish Safer Internet Centre hosted a series of free online safety webinars for parents and educators. All webinars are free to attend simply register via the links below.
Worried about something you have seen online or concerned about your child? Childline and the National Parents Council Primary offer free advice and support service.
Childline is a support service for young people up to the age of 18.There is a 24hr telephone, online and mobile phone texting service.
The National Parents Council Primary enables and empowers parents to be effective partners in their children’s education.
Sometimes you might unwittingly stumble across illegal online content like child abuse imagery. Always remember: you can report it and get it removed using Hotline.ie.
Hotline.ie exists to combat the distribution and proliferation of illegal content, like child sexual
abuse content, in conjunction with police and Internet Industry