Posts in category Parenting

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 …

Social media can be a great way to stay connected to friends and family, however there can be some risks too. We’ve put together some …

Your digital footprint is the trail of ‘electronic breadcrumbs’ you leave behind you as you use the internet and it’s important to manage it carefully

As young people use more digital technology, it’s important parents teach them about online safety. While there might be a gap between what your child …

The internet has made it a lot easier for children and young people to access porn online. Most online porn is free and doesn’t require …

Netsafe has created the Online Safety Parent Toolkit to get parents and whānau talking about online safety.  As young people spend more time online, it’s …

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 …

We’re asked by parents and caregivers about how they can filter, lock down or just generally control or monitor their chid’s cellphone to prevent the use of …

Learn more about Instagram and how you can help keep young people safe as they share their life in pictures

Technology has changed the way we work, rest and play. With so many ways to connect to friends, family and all kinds of content, many …