Social networks for children

25th March 2013 - Quite a few social networks for children offer an excellent and child friendly alternative to Facebook and its likes.

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Sexting Resources

20th November 2012 - Some great resources on how to deal with losing control over self-generated sexual material online, suitable for young people and teachers alike.

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Professionals Online Safety Helpline

14th November 2012 - Provides support to anyone working with children and young people, around all aspects of online safety.

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New 'Digital Parenting' Magazine

27th September 2012 - Vodafone has launched a new magazine filled with articles by experts, 'How to' guides and much more - all to make it easier for you to get involved in your children's digital lives.

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A Platform for Good

18th September 2012 - FOSI has launched an interactive website designed to help parents, teachers and young people connect, share and do good online.

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Pora Ora

6th June 2012 - Pora Ora is a free online virtual world where children from all over the world can learn, play games and interact with each other.

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Facebook in Education

15th May 2012 - Facebook offers useful tips and resources on how to use social media in education.

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Keeping children safe online

4th May 2012 - In this video from TalkTalk, Internet safety expert Charlotte Aynsley shares her top tips and advice for parents.

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Facebook Safety

13th April 2012 - Connect with Facebook Safety and find safety tools, useful resources and information on various initiatives.

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A young people’s guide to cyberbullying resources

20th February 2012 - Useful websites offering information and advice on cyberbullying.

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Youthful avatar democracy

15th February 2012 - What happens when ten school classes from five European countries create a virtual anti-bullying village?

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Practical guides for parents

2nd January 2012 - Kids and Media offers informational slideshows on a variety of topics.

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Me on the web

29th November 2011 - Managing your online identity is increasingly important in a digital society where you can gain access to information with just a few keystrokes.

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ParentPort

23rd November 2011 - Have you seen or heard something in the media that is inappropriate for children? Have your say at ParentPort.

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Parental controls and online protection tools

18th November 2011 - The SIP Bench II project aims to help parents choose the parental control tool that best suits their needs.

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The Rough Guide to Online Safety

11th November 2011 - A wide-ranging and user friendly guide on how to enjoy the Internet whilst staying safe from online threats.

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EU Kids Online: New approach to online safety required

20th October 2011 - The final recommendations on how to educate and protect children has been published.

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The voice of young people

7th October 2011 - What does it mean to be an ethical, responsible and resilient digital citizen?

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Talk about computer safety

3rd October 2011 - Advice and tips on computer safety and malicious software.

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High awareness of parental controls

16th September 2011 - Most parents are aware of parental controls, and more than half of parents have used parental controls for children's Internet use, according to a survey from the Family Online Safety Institute.

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Geocaching – a digital treasure hunt

8th September 2011 - Geocaching combines technology and the digital world with fun outdoor activities.

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Project ROBUSD: Reducing bullying – strengthening diversity

19th August 2011 - ROBUSD offers educational materials concerning the prevention of bullying, including a series of video presentations, all free of charge.

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When much is too much

17th August 2011 - New research suggests that multitasking is not the best way to be efficient, even for today's tech-savvy children.

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How Cybersmart are you?

12th July 2011 - This informational video from Cybersmart is designed to help you keep your children safe online.

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Families Matter

27th June 2011 - A recent report shows how parents feel about raising children in a digital age.

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Ofcom: UK Children’s media literacy

26th May 2011 - A new report from Ofcom gives an overview of media literacy among children and young people.

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Facebook launches new Family Safety Centre

26th April 2011 - Find useful resources, articles and videos on safety and privacy.

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Online safety video from Facemood

18th April 2011 - Facemoods.com has released an animation video to teach young people responsible Facebook surfing.

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Great resources for parents and teachers

4th April 2011 - Insafe and European Schoolnet have developed a range of exciting resources to support families and educators in helping children to use digital technology safely and responsibly.

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Gossip website is stirring controversy

8th March 2011 - In Germany, a website that encourages users to share gossip has created a heated public debate.

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No Facebook for the President’s children

14th February 2011 - First lady Michelle Obama told NBC's Today show that her daughters are not on Facebook. Read why Kids and Media supports the decision.

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Google Family Safety Centre

10th February 2011 - Did you know that Google offers several tools to ensure that all users have a safe online experience?

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New Facebook security feature

3rd February 2011 - Now you can prevent hackers and spies from compromising your Facebook account. Learn how to enable the feature.

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How to set up Google SafeSearch preferences

28th January 2011 - Learn how to filter search results and block inappropriate web pages.

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CEOP’s top tips to stop online child abuse

7th January 2011 - CEOP offers useful advice for parents and children on how to stay safe online.

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What are Social Learning Networks?

23rd December 2010 - Have you read Kids and Media’s blogs?

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Facebook Groups

14th October 2010 - With Facebook’s new Groups feature you can limit who you share information with. However, some privacy problems might occur.

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ZuiTube

4th October 2010 - ZuiTube is an American website for children that aims to be a cleaner version of YouTube.

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Depression high among cyber bullying victims

27th September 2010 - Targets of cyber bullying are at greater risk for depression than are those who bully them, according to new study.

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“Power to the parent”

20th September 2010 - Common Sense Media has launched a campaign to raise awareness with parents that there are ways to keep children safe in a digital world.

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Facebook Places

2nd September 2010 - Facebook’s new location service lets your friends know where you are. We show you how to modify your privacy settings.

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Back to school

31st August 2010 - It’s not only school children who learn something new when school starts in the autumn. Even parents are getting schooled.

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Web filters for a safer online experience

26th August 2010 - Web filter software can make the Internet safer for children, young people and yourself.

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Be Smart. Be Fair. Be Safe.

14th June 2010 - CTIA - The Wireless Association has launched a campaign to help parents ensure their children are responsible wireless users.

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Online Summer Safety Tips

7th June 2010 - How do you keep young children and teenagers safe online during the summer holidays?

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Is your child really safe online?

3rd May 2010 - More than a half of French parents believe their children are safe online, but children say they do face problems.

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Protect your children from online predators

30th April 2010 - The anonymity of the Internet means that trust and intimacy can develop quickly online. Predators often take advantage of this. Learn how to protect your children.

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Understanding online gaming

19th April 2010 - Find out how to keep your children safe in the world of online gaming.

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Secure your wireless network

24th March 2010 - With a wireless network, you are no longer tied to your desk. However, be aware that there are some risks involved.

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My Safety Online

29th January 2010 - KidsOKOnline's research on children’s online safety shows that children understand the dangers of revealing personal information in social networks, but still a large number of children give away personal data.

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Children, TV and the Internet

29th January 2010 - Research from KidsOKOnline (KOKO) released in January 2010 has some interesting insights on how children like to access their TV programmes.

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Cyber bullying Tips

26th October 2009 - Common Sense Media’s Cyber bullying video gives interesting facts and advice on cyber bullying.

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Teach kids online security basics

26th October 2009 - You can help your kids use the Internet safely by teaching them some basic rules. Microsoft gives some basic lessons that parents can help their kids to learn.

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Age-based guidelines for children's Internet use

26th October 2009 - Microsoft have developed several parental guidelines for children’s use of Internet. Read their recommendations due to the age of your child.

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The Webwise 10 Tips For Parents

25th October 2009 - Parental tips form Webwise, the EU Safety and Awareness node in Ireland.

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