“If it’s not for you, unfollow!” …Are we sharing our kids online too much?
From concerns about predators, fraudsters and consent, sharing pictures of kids has never been so easy yet so complex. In the age of social media, there’s little that goes undocumented. As anyone who owns a Facebook or Instagram account will know, this also applies to parenting. From announcing the beginnings of a parenthood journey with […]
3 years ago
Peter Andre says he’s “terrified” of his kids being groomed online
It’s a worry for every parent of teens. Peter Andre has admitted he is “terrified” of his children being groomed on social media whilst sharing his support for a government campaign. The I’m a Celeb alum lent his support to UK Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, and Media Nadine Dorries’ Online Safety Bill, which […]
4 years ago
Opinion: Grooming doesn’t have to reach R Kelly proportions for it to be dangerous and harmful
“Groomers will exploit any vulnerability to increase the likelihood a child or young person will become dependent on them.” R Kelly appeared in court on Wednesday for opening statements in a long-awaited federal trial over sex abuse allegations. The R&B singer, who has for years been the subject of accusations of sex crimes, faces charges […]
5 years ago
How ‘Internet Safety’ talks have become the new stranger danger talks for parents
Times are changing for parents. Growing up in the 90s I remember the stranger danger talk well. Don’t take sweets off someone you don’t know. Don’t get into anyone’s car. Don’t walk off with someone you don’t know. The internet was in its infancy at the time and there was no talk about internet safety […]
5 years ago
Tween and teen parents: 9 simple things you can do to keep your kids safe(er) online
Because the internet is both a blessing and a curse For every parent, the task of protecting our children online is a challenge that grows in complexity every day as our children’s age and computer-use increases. Computers, tablets and smartphones are here to stay, and the more they are becoming a part of children’s lives, […]
5 years ago
These handy tips will help to keep your children safe when they’re online
Most primary school-aged children have access to the internet. Where once parents only worried about what their teenagers were getting up to online, now they have to consider how their younger children are using their screen time too. With many small children accidentally finding their way onto adult content on YouTube and being invited into […]
6 years ago