Today marks Safer Internet Day and a number of digital parenting supports are available from Webwise and CyberSafeKids.
CyberSafeKids
CyberSafeKids has launched an updated digital parenting guide to support parents' involvement with their child's online lives. This guide also emphasises the importance of having regular conversations with your child about what is happening in their digital lives.
Webwise
Webwise is delivering a series of parent webinars which aim to empower parents to support their child’s online experience. Each session dives into key aspects of the digital world, from safe communication and healthy online play to identifying misinformation and understanding how algorithms and privacy affect daily digital life. Through practical guidance, parents will learn how to foster respectful, responsible, and positive digital habits in their children, ensuring a balanced approach to online safety and digital well-being.
You can register for these webinars at: https://www.webwise.ie/news/parent-webinars/
You will also find a host of other parent resources under the parent tab (https://www.webwise.ie/parents/) on the Webwise website including:
- Parent Guides
- Explainers
- Advice for parents
- Videos for parents
- 'How to' guides