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Tips to Protect Yourself Online #BeInCtrl

 If someone is trying to get you to send them money or threatening you for more explicit images or […]

Making Friends Online

  Making friends online can be exciting and allow you to meet like-minded people from the comfort of our own […]

Explained – What is MeowChat?

  MeowChat allows users to talk with friends and chat to new people nearby or across the world. UPDATE: Under […]

Dealing with Cyberbullying

What is Cyberbullying? Online bullying is something you should talk about with your child before it happens. Ideally when your […]

6 Things to Consider Before Sharing Photos of your Child Online

  It’s not uncommon nowadays for photos of children to be posted online before they are even born. Announcing your […]

Parenting issues will not be solved because ‘there is an app for that’

New Study on Online Parental Controls from EU Kids Online:  A critical stance towards online parental controls is paramount as […]

Help your students manage their online reputation

Ensure your students online experience is a positive one with these tips to managing your reputation online. Check your settings […]

5 Apps and Social Networks Teens Love

Teens love to spend time online and as a parent it can be difficult to keep up with the latest […]

Explained: What is YouTube?

YouTube is a video sharing service where users can watch, like, share, comment and upload their own videos. The video […]

Louise O’Neill – My Selfies

Article by Louise O’Neill. Louise is an award winning Irish author, whose books include: ‘Only Ever Yours’ and ‘Asking For It’. Louise’s […]

Tips for Setting and Collecting Homework Online

In this article we look at some of the main considerations for setting/collecting homework online and offer advice on managing […]

Social Media and Online Identity – A Teen Perspective

Article by Roisin Kiberd. Roisin is a freelance writer based in Dublin and former Safer Internet Day Ambassador. Roisin regularly […]

Cyberbullying: A Guide

Cyberbullying is a big problem. Initial findings in last year's EU Kids Online survey revealed how almost a quarter of children claim they have been bullied. And many suspect this figure is rising. As a parent, cyberbullying is likely to be a new phenomenon to you. While the classroom and playground bullies still exist, the practice has evolved. But remember, you can combat this new and dangerous strain of bullying.

Apps: Parental Controls

Check out some of our top tips on the app market - dedicated to you, the parent.

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