Simon Grehan, Project Officer with Webwise offers some advice for parents on how to deal with cyberbullying.
What is Snap Map? The latest update from Snapchat includes a new location sharing feature. Snap Map allows you to […]
Simon Grehan, Project Officer with Webwise discusses some of the potential legal implications of underage sexting.
Described as an ‘honesty’ app, Sarahah is an anonymous messaging app. Once a user registers, they can share a chat […]
MeowChat allows users to talk with friends and chat to new people nearby or across the world. UPDATE: Under […]
It is important to talk to your child about being responsible with what they post and share online. We have […]
Many children use the internet to widen their circle of friends. Use these talking points to discuss some important issues […]
Here are some helpful talking points to help start the conversation with your child about online gaming: 1. Can you […]
If your child using social media, here are a few conversation starters to help them make the most of the […]
What is Cyberbullying? Online bullying is something you should talk about with your child before it happens. Ideally when your […]
For many children today their first experience of the internet is through a tablet or smartphone device. If you are […]
What is Chatstep? Chatstep is a website that allows users to create, or enter, an online chatroom. Users can chat […]
Advice for Parents If images of your child have been shared online without their permission, there are a number […]
Parental controls are available on most Internet-enabled devices including computers, smartphones, tablets and gaming systems. Parental controls can help reduce […]
Áine Lynch, National Parents Council – Primary, discusses the draw backs of restricting internet use in the home.
Worried about something you have seen online or concerned about your child? Childline and the National Parents Council Primary offer free advice and support service.
Childline is a support service for young people up to the age of 18.There is a 24hr telephone, online and mobile phone texting service.
The National Parents Council Primary enables and empowers parents to be effective partners in their children’s education.
Sometimes you might unwittingly stumble across illegal online content like child abuse imagery. Always remember: you can report it and get it removed using Hotline.ie.
Hotline.ie exists to combat the distribution and proliferation of illegal content, like child sexual
abuse content, in conjunction with police and Internet Industry