To celebrate International Women's Day 2018, we look at proposals to allow parents to withdraw young people from RSE classes and discuss why it's a backward step.
8th March 2018
Over the past 7 years, statistics show a big decline in traditional TV watching, with a corresponding large increase in on-demand consumption amongst young people. With such a big shift, how do we manage the risks?
21st February 2018
Following recently articles about apps which promise to call you as various different cartoon characters. Kat Tremlett looks at the dangers these apps pose and what parents can do to protect young people.
31st January 2018
At this time of year it is important to ensure that you and your children are safe when playing with new tech. Here are our tips for staying safe online this Christmas.
22nd November 2017
The festive season is starting to pick up steam as we head towards Black Friday and Cyber Monday. With tech being the order of the day, we need to make sure we know what we are buying before clicking that button.
21st November 2017
More and more parents are looking to technology to keep their children safe online, but at what cost?
18th August 2017
Advice from the Professionals Online Safety Helpline (POSH) to help professionals talk to young people about extremism online.
5th June 2017
What are young people's expectations around their online privacy and how does this compare with parents own expectations?
10th April 2017
Today’s toddlers are growing up surrounded by technology. It's easy to feel left behind but our role as parents is as crucial as ever.
28th March 2017
Restricting young people’s online access in the home can be a real bone of contention. In a world where they have technology at their fingertips, is it realistic to set a deadline on when to switch off?
21st March 2017
Exercise levels in children are in decline as screen time rises. Here are 5 tips to making sure yours are getting the balance right
17th March 2017
Television companies and content producers have all but given up on 3D, they are now coming back with the next big thing – VR. But what are the issues, and what effect will it have on you and your children?
3rd March 2017
With the advent of the Internet and mobile devices, computing has become so accessible, even a toddler can do it. But what benefit is this technology bringing? Or are we rotting their brains every time we hand them the tablet?
3rd March 2017
You don’t need to be an expert on the internet. If you want to know what your child is doing online, the best thing you can do is talk to them about it.
27th February 2017
As a parent I know that technology can be the cause of much stress in the family, but it can be the source of wonder and delight too. So, how do we avoid the battles and enjoy the very best of what tech can offer?
22nd February 2017
This blog is the first in our ‘Beginner’s guide to digital parenting’ series, aimed at addressing parents’ concerns about young people and technology
2nd February 2017