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

What are the in-app purchases and how to handle them?

Even though some online games might be free to play, kids are able to buy gear and other elements to boost their online gaming experience, which can, in fact, benefit their play. Sometimes, games allow in-app purchases, which let children perform transactions within the game. Here’s what you should know about them.

The world of short videos: An overview of TikTok’s digital security

Even though TikTok has many benefits – it can be used to learn new skills, to find information on various topics quickly, to build a community, or simply to relax – the digital safety of the social media platform is debatable. Take a look at some of TikTok’s security measures and find out how the app protects its prevalent user age-groups: kids and teenagers.

5 preventive measures to keep your child safe on YouTube

YouTube is hugely popular among kids – whether they use it to watch influencers, educational channels, or their favorite fairytales. The social network is rapidly expanding as more than 500 hours of video are uploaded to the website every minute. As a result, it can be rather difficult to make sure your child avoids problematic content. So, how do you keep your kids safe on YouTube?

Coercion, trolling, and abuse. Keep your children safe when they’re meeting people online

Children and teenagers spend hours interacting with others on the internet. But social media and online gaming also give opportunities to those who want to harm your child. The fact that such platforms allow anyone to access large online communities more or less anonymously attracts bullies, trolls, and sexual predators. If you want to do something for your child’s protection, you should acknowledge the risks and learn more about these groups, their motivations, and methods.

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?

Online predator busted after being intercepted by tech-savvy mom

Being a tech-savvy parent is one way to make your child’s online experience more secure. An example of online grooming surfaced a while ago in Colonie, New York, when a watchful mom uncovered and helped to arrest an online predator.

How to protect your kids from online predators

The Internet is a vast source of information for all of us, and naturally some people use that information for good, and some for ill, like “grooming” and stalking children. What can you as a parent, teacher, or other concerned adult do to protect kids against online predators and solicitation?

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.

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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?