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Instagram Threads: A Guide for Young People and Parents
Threads is a new app from Instagram that allows users to connect with their close friends and followers in a more private and personal way. It has a similar look and formatting to Twitter, leading many experts to dub it the “Twitter competitor”. Threads is designed to be a more intimate and casual platform than […]
Meet the New Childnet Youth Advisory Board
In this blog, Saamya from the Childnet Youth Advisory Board looks at the Board’s first call, and their plan for the future.
Childnet and Galop collaborate for a new project supporting LGBT+ young people
Childnet is proud to announce our collaboration with Galop on a project addressing the online issues that matter most to LGBT+ young people.
Find out WhatsApp’s new features and how it can impact online safety
Find out WhatsApp’s new features and how it can impact online safety. It's important to use WhatsApp safely and responsibly.
Snapchat's new AI chatbot and its impact on young people
Snapchat's new Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot called "My AI" helps users with various tasks through their messaging section in the app.
How to support young people who encounter upsetting content online
We wanted to make sure that learning how to deal with upsetting content online is accessible and engaging.
Virtual reality – a guide for parents and carers
You may have seen Virtual Reality (VR) headsets on TV, at friends’ houses, or even have one yourself.
What do I need to know about ChatGPT? A guide for parents and carers
It's important for parents and carers to talk with young people about how to use ChatGPT in a educational and safe way.
TikTok to introduce 60 minute time limit for teens
Young people will be able to disable the new TikTok 60 minute limit, but find out how it raises awareness about screen time management.
Giving devices this Christmas - an online safety guide for parents and carers
The holiday season is almost upon us, with many parents and carers across the UK looking forward to Black Friday (Friday 25th November) to grab the best deals for gifts ahead of Christmas.
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