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What is X? What parents need to know about safety and changes to Twitter

To keep users safe, Twitter has developed a variety of parental control and privacy settings. Learn what they are and ...

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What parents need to know about sexual image-sharing among kids

Learn about our research into sexual image-sharing among 11- to 13-year-olds and what these insights mean for parents.

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What are cryptocurrencies and NFTs?

To help keep young people safe as they navigate the popular world of cryptocurrencies and NFTs, decentralised finance expert Ademolawa ...

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Cake Stories, #StoryTime and other misleading content

Many children and young people love watching baking, video gaming and beauty videos. However, cake stories or videos marked with ...

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Online Safety Bill: what parents and carers can expect

Carolyn Bunting, CEO at Internet Matters, give parents insights on how the UK Online Safety Bill will impact children online.

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Supporting children’s body image in the online world

Monday marked the start of Eating Disorders Awareness Week (28 February - 6 March 2022). Although only a small minority ...

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How to help LGBTQ+ children find safe online communities and resources

If your child has identified or thinks they identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, there are hundreds of online ...

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It takes a village: How male role models can challenge online misogyny

Learn about how male role models can impact young boys' views of girls with guidance from The NWG Network.

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Why do teens use anonymous apps like Omegle?

Anonymous apps like Omegle remain popular among teens despite some safety concerns. We asked 15-year-old Freya and 16-year-old Harry about ...

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What is Yubo? – What parents need to know

Yubo is a social media app that encourages teens to find new friends by allowing them to swipe left or ...

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What is the Threads App from Instagram?

Originally launched in 2019, the relaunched Threads app offers users a Twitter-like experience with easy links to Instagram. Here's what ...

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What are algorithms? How to prevent echo chambers and keep children safe online

Algorithms are an important part of social media feeds, but they can create echo chambers. These echo chambers lead to ...

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Is it safe for children to trade in cryptocurrency and NFTs?

With more young people taking an interest in trading cryptocurrency and NFTs, it's important to understand the risks. Expert Ademolawa ...

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What is Tumblr? — What parents need to know

Tumblr gives users the ability to create blogs and share them with followers and friends.