Is Discord safe for my child?
Discord is for ages 13 and up, and it can be a fun place for teens to chat with friends while gaming. Here's what the risks are, which settings help, and how Discord's Family Center works.
Games and apps
Games and apps
What parents need to know about the games, apps and platforms kids are using, and how to set them up safely.
Games and apps
Is WhatsApp safe for my child, and what age is it for?
WhatsApp's minimum age in Ireland and Europe is 13, and new parent-managed accounts are rolling out for younger children. Here's what that means, and the settings worth changing first.
Games and apps
Is Fortnite safe for my child?
Fortnite is rated PEGI 12, with cartoon-style violence. The bigger things to manage are chat with strangers, V-Bucks spending and 'one more match'. Here's what to know and which settings to turn on.
Games and apps
Is Minecraft safe for my child?
Minecraft is rated PEGI 7 and child accounts start with multiplayer switched off. Here's what that means, where the real choices are, and how to set it up.
Games and apps
Should my child use YouTube Kids or YouTube?
YouTube Kids suits younger children; a supervised YouTube account suits tweens. Here's how the two differ, which fits your child's age, and the settings to switch on.
Games and apps
Is Roblox safe for a 7-year-old?
Roblox now puts under-9s in a Kids account with chat off by default. Here's what that means, what's still worth setting up, and how to do it.