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#TalkListenLearn Online Safety Webinar for Parents with Dr. Colman Noctor

Dr. Colman Noctor (Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist;) discusses the opportunities and risks for teens online, offers practical advice to […]

#TalkListenLearn – Starting the Conversation

The internet is an integral part of our lives, providing fantastic opportunities to learn, create and connect, but the online […]

#TalkListenLearn – Orufe and Delapo

The internet is an integral part of our lives, providing fantastic opportunities to learn, create and connect, but the online […]

#TalkListenLearn – Senan and his mum Erin

What are the benefits and the challenges for teenagers online? 17 year-old Senan chats to his mum about the online world.

#TalkListenLearn – Ruby and her dad Ronan

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.

Empowering Healthy Online Behaviour in Younger Children – #BeKindOnline Webinar

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.

Empowering Healthy Online Behaviour in Teenagers

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.

The Full Picture

The Full Picture is a short film exploring how young people use social media to connect and share. The film highlights the influences and pressures young people face online and encourages them to see the full picture. Social media helps us share our lives but it does not tell the whole story.  The campaign encourages young people to be mindful of what influences them and how they respond to pressures online.

Is my child spending too much time online?

Áine Lynch, CEO of the National Parents Council Primary offers advice on managing screen time in the home.

Connected

Based on real life experiences, Connected is a short film exploring how young people communicate and connect online. The film […]

What to do if images of my child are shared online

Elaine Byrnes, Doctoral Researcher-Psychology, NUI Galway offers advice to parents on what to to do if intimate images of their […]

Sexting – what parents need to know

Elaine Byrnes, Doctoral Researcher-Psychology, NUI Galway explains why teens may get involved in sexting and offers advice on how parents […]

What to do if something goes wrong online?

Áine Lynch, CEO of the National Parents Council Primary offers advice for parents on supporting their children online.

Talking to your teen about online safety

Elaine Byrnes, Doctoral Researcher-Psychology, NUI Galway offers advice for parents on talking to your teen about online safety.

Screen time – what parents need to know

Áine Lynch, CEO of the National Parents Council Primary offers advice on effectively managing screen time.

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