Viral challenges continue to shape a lot of young people’s experiences online. fare harmless and just good fun, but some are more sinister and could pose risks. Here's what parents need to know
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Tips to pass on to your children on the responsible – and safe – use of Instagram
Instagram is now bigger than Twitter. What's the big attraction? And is there anything parents and carers need to know?
Separating online risk from things that could actually cause children harm: a parent’s guide
The growth of social media has brought with it some strange modern phenomena. One of the more recent ones is the viral online challenge...
How to know your Zoellas from your PewDiePies in the world of vlogging
Advice for parents on the security risks of smart toys that talk to the internet – and perhaps other people you don’t want them to
Where to go for information on the video games your children will ask for.
The risks and opportunities that children face when using live streaming social media apps including Live.me
Dealing with in-game abuse can be extremely upsetting, distressing and draining. Liam Hacket from anti-bullying charity Ditch the Label gives advice on what your child should do if they are being subjected to in-game bullying
Top tips on how to help your child make their online presence work for them and create a positive digital footprint
What parents need to know about Kik Messenger, with advice from NCA-CEOP
Screen time: a common sense guide for parents
What happens if your child sees something they shouldn't online? NCA-CEOP offers advice for parents
With the summer holidays just around the corner, we've gathered some of the most exciting apps we’ve found to get kids outdoors and enjoy what nature has to offer
But what exactly is digital resilience? And what can we do as parents to help our children develop it?
Cybercrime: the NCA's National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU) looks at how you can encourage your child to use their digital skills in a positive, rather than negative, way
Digital literacy and online resilience: a parent’s guide
The National Crime Agency’s CEOP command has created an interactive game that can help you start conversations with your child about making safer choices online.
The National Crime Agency’s CEOP command has created an interactive game that can help you start conversations with your child about making safer choices online.
Divorce and separation are tough on children, but as a parent you can make the process and its effects less painful through good communication. Here are 10 tips from Gingerbread to help
Setting parental controls on Netflix and using Google Maps to explore are just two of the ways tech can help you enjoy time together as a family. Read our top tips for parents
Useful online tools to help with organisation and communication if you are a separated or divorced parent
Parent Info has partnered with the Dove Self-Esteem Project to offer parents advice and information to help children and young people build confidence and feel good about themselves.
Helping your child with their homework and revision can often be a huge benefit when it comes to exam day. Here's what you need to know to support your child's learning.
Critical thinking: a parent’s guide to fake news and helping your child question what they see or hear online
Alex Holmes, deputy CEO of the Diana Award, offers advice on how to recognise bullying and what to do if your child is affected
Disabled young people have the same needs for sex education, healthcare and opportunities to socialise and discover their sexuality as their non-disabled peers. Read our advice for parents on how best to help them deal with puberty
What does it mean to be a digitally literate child in the internet age?
Help for parents on dealing with issues raised by the internet for children and young people with autism and learning difficulties
Advice for parents on helping their children avoid becoming involved in violent extremism
How does Ofcom, the communications regulator, tackle material online that may be inapprorpriate or upsetting for children?
The really important things that every parent needs to know about online safety.
Are children sharing too much online?
Peer pressure: how parents can help their children cope
There is deep concern about the impact the internet is having on families, especially on children and young people. iRights is a coalition calling for five basic rights that children and young people should have online.
Tips for parents on navigating screen time and technology rules when families meet up
Parents sometimes end up paying unexpectedly large phone bills and don’t know why. The Phone-pay Services Authority explains what to look out for when giving your child a mobile device…
A parent's guide to the very modern phenomenon of social media sharenting
A tattoo is permanent, much like the information we post online. NCA-CEOP gives its top tips on making sure your child's online reputation is just as good as their offline one
What is fake news and how can you help your child spot it? Nicky Cox, editor in chief of First News, offers advice for parents
Popular thinking has it that children instinctively know how to navigate the digital universe, while their parents are clueless. What’s the truth?
What age can your child be left alone? When can they drink? We answer parents’ frequently asked questions about legal milestones in their children’s lives
Sadly, once your child explores the online world, they may find a troll waiting for them. Here's how to help them cope.
What goes online stays online. Some advice to help you and your child understand the long-term implications of publishing all about your life.
Video: how to keep your child safe when using their mobile phone
From Netflix to NowTV: how to keep your family safe when viewing TV and films online and on mobile devices
Top tips on staying up-to-date with what your child is doing online
People often talk about children being addicted to social media. But are they really? Parent Info offers advice on helping your child use social media safely