Should I Stop My Child from Going Online?
Áine Lynch, National Parents Council - Primary, discusses the draw backs of restricting internet use in the
Continue ReadingÁine Lynch, National Parents Council - Primary, discusses the draw backs of restricting internet use in the
Continue ReadingSean Gallagher, Deputy Director, PDST for Technology in Education offers advice on how parents can support their
Continue ReadingThe date is set for Safer Internet Day 2017; the annual event will be celebrated around the
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Continue ReadingPokémon Go is a free smartphone app that combines gaming with the real world. The game uses
Continue ReadingIt’s not uncommon nowadays for photos of children to be posted online before they are even born.
Continue ReadingSimSimi is an artificial intelligence chatting robot also known as a chatbot. The messenger app currently has
Continue ReadingYouNow is a free live streaming app and website. Users can sign-up for an account to broadcast
Continue ReadingHelp your students and children to become better internet users by celebrating Safer Internet Day (SID) in
Continue ReadingNew Study on Online Parental Controls from EU Kids Online: A critical stance towards online parental controls is
Continue ReadingThere is currently no law in Ireland that specifically governs the act of exchanging intimate content online
Continue ReadingWhat is the Blue Whale Game? The Blue Whale Game has made news headlines across Europe recently with
Continue ReadingWhat is Sexting? The term ‘sexting’ was coined in early 21st century; it is a concatenation of the
Continue ReadingIt was 6:00am when I heard my alarm blaring at my bedside. It was time to get
Continue ReadingKids these days, it’s like they speak another language! Keep up to date with our guide to
Continue ReadingWorried 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.
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