As a mum of two, a 13 year old daughter and a 6 year old son, I worry about the dangers of them being online. Neither of my children hardly watch TV anymore. My son loves to watch videos on YouTube, while my daughter prefers to spend time on Xbox Live, iPad, laptop or on iPhone. As a parent, we try to keep our kids safe in all areas of their lives, be it holding their hand while crossing the road, or making sure they have a seatbelt on.
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Vlog series with Internet Matters: What to do if my child is being cyberbullied
We have teamed up with Internet Matters to help parents keep our children safe while online. Cyberbullying is when someone bullies others using electronic means. This can happen via text, email, on social media networks and gaming platforms.
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Vlog series with Internet Matters: How to set parental controls on YouTube
Vlog series with Internet Matters: How to set parental controls on YouTube
It's important to set some parental controls so our children can enjoy their experience and stay safe at the same time. In this video with Internet Matters, I talk to you about setting parental controls and share my own experiences.
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Vlog series with Internet Matters: What is e-safety all about?
Vlog series with Internet Matters: What is e-safety all about?
We've teamed up with Internet Matters to talk to you about e-safety. So what is e-safety? E-safety is a term which means not only the internet but other ways in which young people communicate using electronic media, e.g. mobile phones.
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Vlog series with Internet Matters: Online gaming safety tips
Vlog series with Internet Matters: Online gaming safety tips
Gaming is the subject I know the least about. Gaming now is a million miles away from the world of Chucky Egg and Pacman that I used to play - there I go again sounding old!
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Vlog series with Internet Matters: Setting restrictions on an iPhone
Vlog series with Internet Matters: How to set restrictions on smartphones to keep children safer online
I have an iPhone and use it all the time. My daughter has one too so I want her to be safe when she's using it. With a few simple steps, you can set your child's phone to only see the things suitable for them.
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