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Social Media and Online Identity – A Teen Perspective

Article by Roisin Kiberd. Roisin is a freelance writer based in Dublin and former Safer Internet Day Ambassador. Roisin regularly […]

Sexting… What Parents Need to Know?

For parents of teens, sexting can be a big concern. In this article we offer information on what the law […]

Dealing with Conflict around Technology Use in the Home

Dr John Sharry, Founder Parents Plus Charity offers practical advice on dealing with conflict around technology use in the home.

Lesson 2 – When Online Sharing Goes Wrong

Lesson 1 – The law on sharing intimate content

Lesson 5: The influence of media and gender stereotypes

Lesson 6: Getting help when your digital content seems to last forever

Lesson 4: Peer pressure and non-consenual sharing

Lesson 3: Victim Blaming

Talking to Your Child about Online Pornography

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Colman Noctor offers advice for parents on talking to your child about online pornography.

How Can Watching Online Pornography Affect Your Child?

Colman Noctor, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist discusses how watching porn can affect young people.

Advice on Introducing Technology to your Child

Dr John Sharry, Founder Parents Plus Charity offers advice on introducing technology to your child.

Tips for Gradually Introducing Technology to Your Child

Dr John Sharry, Founder Parents Plus Charity offers advice on introducing technology to your child.

Managing Technology Use in the Home

Dr John Sharry, Founder Parents Plus Charity offers advice on managing technology in the home.

How to React to Your Child Seeing Porn

Colman Noctor, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist offers advice on talking to your child about porn.

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