Child safety topics

How to react to trolling and cyberbullying on social media

Hurtful comments and unnecessary slurs, trolling and cyberbullying have been a real issue for many years. They appear in many unsettling forms, but are mostly linked to social media. Most of the social networks are trying to fight this problem. For example, TikTok, the most popular platform among teenagers, commented strongly on the topic and tried to find new ways to stop cyberbullies. And there are also many things parents can do to prevent cyberbullying – but first, let’s dive a bit deeper into the topic.

Teenage cybercrime: How to prevent your child from becoming a cybercriminal

Is your child a hacker? It’s never too late to prevent the young ones from being dragged to the dark side and to ensure their skills are a force for good

Is your child being cyberbullied? These are the red flags

Is your child moody or do they pretend to be sick just to avoid school? Puberty, exams or laziness are not the only reasons that might be behind such behaviour. Cyberbullying (harassment that takes place in the digital space), can be another cause with possibly far-reaching real-life consequences. Unfortunately, not every parent can distinguish common teenage issues from the red flags raised by cyberbullying.

How to deal with cyberbullying

Clicks that build self-esteem. How technologies affect confidence.

Does social media technology increase or decrease your child’s confidence? Both are possible. Luckily, the effect that technology has on children can be controlled. How can you use technology in a beneficial way? And how can you support your child’s self-esteem? We discussed the topic with child psychologist Jarmila Tomkova.

Lead your children down a safe digital trail

Peter Pan fought Captain Hook to protect Neverland. We might not be using swords and flying in the air, but instead we use our new digital normal to ensure our kids´ childhood stays safe and intact.

Parents overshare too: Should you post your children’s photos?

Most parents are used to setting up boundaries for their children and taking care of their physical as well as mental safety. We tell our children not to talk to strangers, not to touch a hot stove, not to send their passwords to their friends. At the same time, we may occasionally forget that our own behavior can affect our children’s safety as well. For instance, when we post their pictures online.

“Have I said too much?” The psychological aspect of oversharing

Oversharing is not just about putting one’s private information online – it also concerns communication and respecting each other’s boundaries. How can children work with their urge to overshare? And why should they always ask for consent before posting anyone else on their profile? In cooperation with a child psychologist Jarmila Tomkova, we have prepared some tips and activities that can help them find the answers.

Is my child being groomed? And what to do next

It is a horrible situation to find yourself in as a parent, finding out that your child has been attacked by an online predator, manipulated, and taken advantage of.

How an online predator contacts your child

Social media, chat rooms, instant messaging, and online games: all of these offer amazing opportunities for your kids. They can talk to their friends and have fun sharing videos and playing games. At the same time, though, they make it very easy for anyone to contact your child, be it through a message, a comment under a video, or through a game.

Back to school for kids, back to work for cybercriminals

Throughout the year, cybercriminal activity has its highs and lows. Cybercriminals often benefit from events that enable them to reach more potential victims, and turn their malicious intentions into profit. The start of a new schoolyear is one such occasion. What types of cyberthreats can you expect to encounter as your child returns to school? And how do you respond to them?

Friendly to scary: The progression of online predatory behaviour

For children nowadays, the internet is a place where they can relax, play games, educate themselves and meet new friends. Unfortunately, the online space can also become a zone of danger when seemingly friendly individuals target children with malicious intent – online predators are a real threat. How do you recognize when the person behind the other screen wants to harm your child?

What can you do to help your children avoid the pitfalls of downloading?

On the surface, the internet seems to offer anything and everything you might need – on demand and free. Children and teens especially enjoy the benefits of being able to download any song, film, book, computer program or app they want. However, even the internet has its limitations.

Safe downloading

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PlayStation: How to make it a safe virtual playground for your kid

What is one of the most popular gifts for kids? Definitely the PlayStation game console. Gaming can be beneficial to your child’s development, they improve their creativity as well as teach them how to solve problems and make decisions. To enjoy the valuable assets of gaming to the fullest, learn how to set up the system so that it’s secure and runs smoothly.

Brawl Stars. All you should know about your kid’s favourite game

If your kids liked the Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, they might have fallen in love with another blockbuster from the Supercell game company: the Brawl Stars. The free-to-play real-time strategy for mobile devices has been on the market since 2018, and is still very popular among young players, especially the 9-year-olds to 11-year-olds. Here’s what you should know about the game.

Learning by playing. What skills can your children develop through video games?

Risk-taking, problem-solving, and decision-making: these are just a few of the benefits video games can have for your children. While there are unquestionable downsides, you would be surprised what skills can be enhanced on virtual playgrounds. So why are video games so often labelled as a time-wasting activity? Let’s focus on the bright side.

Both beneficial and risky. Learn to know augmented reality

Instagram filters, games like Pokemon GO or learning apps. Augmented reality (AR) is increasingly entering the fields of entertainment and education. This technology offers a number of interactive elements that develop children’s creativity and imagination, but it also has its negatives. What should you know before downloading an app for your little one?