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Covid 19: Online Safety Advice for Parents

These uncertain times have led to an understandable disruption to family life, with parents and children spending more time than usual at home, and 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.

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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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.

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