Parenting in a digital age is a set of short videos for parents and carers about keeping their children safe online. Please feel free to share a link to this page with the parents and carers of children at your school.
Introduction
Screentime and Blue light
Ever wondered why your children find it so difficult to get to sleep at night and why they are always so tired and grumpy in the morning? Find out how the use of screens in the evening effect our natural sleep patterns.
Screentime – advice
Blue light – advice
Gaming – The Benefits
Playing games, even online, does have some benefits. Gaming can be a valuable part of your children’s learning experience.
The Dark Side of Gaming
Gaming Advice – Online Gaming Hub
Age Ratings and Game Reviews – Common Sense Media
Video and Live Streaming
Advice for parents and carers – Article
Social Media
Love it or hate it, social media is here to stay. Find out what you need to know to help your children enjoy social media whilst managing the risks.
Mental Health & Social Media – Tips for talking to your children
Social Media Guide for Parents – Guide
Sexting
However young your children are, you need to understand how and why young people get involved with sexting.
I Saw Alex’s Willy – NSPCC video
7 Questions Parents Ask About Sexting – article
Top Tips for Digital Parenting
More advice for parents and carers on parenting in a digital age
–Child-Net – Lots of different online safety topics.
–NSPCC – Child protection with some very useful advice on online safety.
–Safer Internet Centre – Great guides for parents and carers. Covers different sorts of devices and online issues and also provides help with reporting harmful content. Hosts the revenge porn hotline for adults.
–Internet Matters – Has advice by age, and help on changing settings.