Parents
Here you’ll find all the information and support you need to ensure your child makes the most of their time online.
New – A Parents’ Guide to Generative AI
NEW: A Parents’ Guide to Generative AI
Practical advice and guidance on safely and responsibly navigating Generative AI. This guide was developed in collaboration with the ADAPT Centre and the National Parents Council.
Listen to the Experts
Our parenting experts offer advice on everything from talking to your child about sexting to modelling good behaviour.
As part of Safer Internet Day 2021, the Irish Safer Internet Centre hosted the #BeKindOnline Webinar Series for parents and educators.
Áine Lynch, CEO of the National Parents Council Primary offers advice on managing screen time in the home.
Colman Noctor, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist offers advice on talking to your child about porn.
Get advice
Advice and support for parents on key issues such as making friends online and sharing personal information.
Algorithms play a big role in shaping what we see, do, and experience online. They decide which posts, videos, and ads appear…
While scams are not a new phenomenon, their level of sophistication has…
Are you concerned about how much time your child spends on their phone/tablet/computer? We’ve put together a guide..
Have the chat
Open communication is one of the best ways to help your child navigate the online world safely. Get started with our talking points.
Being online is now an integral part of teenage life, and the opportunities the internet offers provides…
The reality of life today is that, whether accidentally or on purpose, your child will come across…
For many parents of teenagers, sexting can be a big concern. Talking to your child can be…
Guides and Resources
Download our free Online Safety Guide, Family Agreement template, and other helpful tips, guides and resources.
Topic Generator
Having regular open conversations is one of the most effective ways of supporting your child online. Webwise is encouraging parents and kids to use our topic generator to help them start the conversation.
How to
With children and young people spending more time online, many parents worry about the type of content they may encounter online. Much of what we see on social media platforms is decided by an algorithms.
Parental controls are available on most Internet-enabled devices including computers, smartphones, tablets and gaming systems.
