Boredom buster online activities
There’s never been a better time to be on the internet so instead of reorganising your sock drawer, check out our boredom buster online activities. …
Posts in category Parenting
As parents and whānau start to do more digital parenting than ever before and with kids likely spending more time online, it’s important you can support your child to have a safe experience.
While there might be a gap between what your child knows and how much you know about digital technology, you don’t have to be a tech expert to help. Right and wrong are the same online as they are offline. You can offer life skills, maturity and experience your child hasn’t developed yet especially when it comes to safety behaviours – and Netsafe’s resources will help you.
Gaming on Twitch
With PlayStations, Xboxes, the Nintendo Switch and home computers, gaming has come a long way since arcade machines. Twitch is one of the world’s leading live …
Join a Houseparty
Houseparty has become one of the most widely used apps since lockdown. With the majority of the population indoors, social networks like Zoom and Houseparty have …
Get into Zoom
As we come to terms with lockdown, it’s no surprise that video parties have become popular. One platform that has gained notoriety is Zoom. Originally …
What are apps?
An app is a piece of software that lets you perform a task on a computer, mobile, tablet or wearable device. They are mostly free, …
The best online safety tips for lockdown
As people get used to being home during the COVID-19 lockdown, our devices and the internet will play a big role in keeping us connected …
Stay Connected, Stay Safe
Netsafe has launched the ‘Stay Connected, Stay Safe’ education campaign to help people have better online experiences during lockdown. #stayconnectedstaysafe encourages people to use and …
Understanding TikTok
TikTok is one of the fastest growing social media apps. It is a platform for creating, sharing and discovering short videos. We’ve put together our …
Netsafe’s Online Safety Parent Toolkit
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 …
What is Reddit?
Reddit is a place to share news, memes and have discussions about almost every subject under the sun. Reddit is a network of communities based …