Online safety without the panic: strangers, scams, in-app spending, privacy and what to do if something goes wrong.
Most parents share photos of their children, and you don't have to stop. Here's what Ireland's Data Protection Commission suggests so you can share with family and still protect their privacy.
Teach one simple habit, Stop, Think, Check, plus the handful of warning signs most scams share. What scams aimed at kids look like, and exactly what to do if your child gets caught out.
Turn on Ghost Mode on Snap Map, or limit sharing to a few close friends, then check the phone's own location settings for Snapchat. Steps for iPhone and Android, plus a safer way to share with family.
Turn on purchase approval on their phone or tablet, set spending limits on consoles and in games like Roblox, and keep your card off their account. Plus what to do if money has gone.
Listen and reassure them, don't retaliate, keep the evidence, then block, report and talk to the school. A calm step-by-step guide for parents in Ireland and the UK.
Stay calm, listen first, then report it and tighten a setting or two. A step-by-step guide for parents in Ireland and the UK, with where to get help.
