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Is my child spending too much time online?

Áine Lynch, CEO of the National Parents Council Primary offers advice on managing screen time in the home.

What to do if images of my child are shared online

Elaine Byrnes, Doctoral Researcher-Psychology, NUI Galway offers advice to parents on what to to do if intimate images of their […]

Sexting – what parents need to know

Elaine Byrnes, Doctoral Researcher-Psychology, NUI Galway explains why teens may get involved in sexting and offers advice on how parents […]

What to do if something goes wrong online?

Áine Lynch, CEO of the National Parents Council Primary offers advice for parents on supporting their children online.

Talking to your teen about respectful communication online

Elaine Byrnes, Doctoral Researcher-Psychology, NUI Galway offers advice to parents on talking to your teen about respectful communication online.

Talking to your child about online safety

Áine Lynch, CEO of the National Parents Council Primary offers advice for parents on talking to your child about online […]

How Can Parents Model Good Behaviour Online

Áine Lynch from the National Parents Council – Primary, discusses the importance of leading by example.

Talking to your Child about Sexting

Simon Grehan, Project Officer with Webwise discusses some of the potential legal implications of underage sexting.

Forever

This short video addresses the topic of sexting and potential consequences. Forever can be used to lead a class discussion […]

Talking to Your Child About What They Do Online

Talking to your child about what they do online from PDST Technology in Education on Vimeo.

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.

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.

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