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How much screen time is okay for my child?

Posted on 09 August 2019

At Childnet we regularly visit schools across the UK and are often asked by parents and carers about screen time and the impact it has on their children.

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Answering parents most frequently asked questions about Instagram

Posted on 02 August 2019

Instagram is a site that we see a lot of parents and carers asking questions about, whether these are about age limits and reporting or what the latest ‘insta’ slang is. In this blog, we answer some of the burning questions you may have about Instagram.

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From social media to gaming - what’s affecting your child online

Posted on 29 July 2019

As a parent or carer, trying to understand your child’s online life can sometimes feel daunting. That is why our team of educational experts have created these hot topics with advice on how to handle some of the biggest issues young people face online.

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Help keep your children happy and safe online this summer holiday

Posted on 17 July 2019

Children and young people across the UK are getting ready to have more free time to spend with friends and family as the summer holidays get into full swing. In this blog we look at the ways in which parents and carers can help keep their children happy, creative and safe as they start to spend more time in the online world.

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A parents guide to Harry Potter: Wizards Unite

Posted on 08 July 2019

Three years after Pokémon Go was released in the UK, the game’s creators have released a new game set in the magical world of Harry Potter.

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Cyberbullying advice for parents and carers

Posted on 31 May 2019

In this blog we look at the things that parents and carers can do to support a young person who has experienced cyberbullying.

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Young people across Europe call on adults to help them tackle sexual harassment online

Posted on 24 May 2019

Young people in the UK, Hungary and Denmark have come together to tackle online sexual harassment and what they need from adults to help them to put an end to it.

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Setting up parental controls on Netflix

Posted on 07 May 2019

In this blog we look at what parental controls are available on Netflix and how you can work with your family to implement the tools that work for you.

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A parent’s guide to Apex Legends

Posted on 25 April 2019

In this blog we are giving guidance to parents and carers about Apex Legends looking at what the game is and some of the key things to be aware of.