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Digital self-harm is an emerging trend amongst teenagers – although anyone might undertake this behaviour. It can be hard for parents to deal with which …

Netsafe has created the Online Gaming Whanāu Toolkit to help parents and guardians get to a place where they are confident to engage with their …

Teaching kids about what’s real and what’s not, can be tricky but it’s important tamariki understand that just because something is online doesn’t mean it’s true. Here’s …

Before young people start using technology, it’s crucial you talk to them about the type of things they might see online and develop strategies on …

You are here: Online Safety Parent Toolkit > Understand The internet has made it a lot easier for children and young people to access porn …

You are here: Online Safety Parent Toolkit > Understand Social media can be a great way to stay connected to friends and family, however there …

You are here: Online Safety Parent Toolkit > Understand Sexting, or the sending of nude or sexually explicit images, continues to be a topic of …

As young people become more independent online, they can connect and communicate with people they don’t know. Often this is a positive experience, but sometimes your child …

Young people find the internet an easier place to explore their identity, to challenge adult norms and boundaries, experiment with relationships and practice a range …

You are here: Online Safety Parent Toolkit > Understand With so many ways to connect and be entertained, many parents worry about how much time …