A quick guide to live streaming
Live streaming is becoming more popular as nearly anyone can do it if they have a phone or tablet and can use a platform that …
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.
Parental controls on devices
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 …
A Parent’s Guide to Instagram
Learn more about Instagram and how you can help keep young people safe as they share their life in pictures
Screen time advice for parents
With so many ways to connect and be entertained, many parents worry about how much time their children spend online. Netsafe has put some advice …
What are teens doing online?
The advice and information is based on Netsafe’s research around how young people in New Zealand are using digital technology and what issues are on …
Raising your teen to be safe online
Young people still need some guidance from adults, so they know how to get help if they need it. We’ve created this interactive tool to help you work out what you should think about talking to them about.
Are you a sharenter?
As a parent, it’s normal to want to share your child’s milestone moments with friends and family. Many parents do this through social media as …
Online gaming tips for parents
Gaming is everywhere. It’s no longer confined to consoles and computers – with billions of people playing games on mobiles worldwide. Young people are especially …
What to do if your child is an online bully
As a parent, it can be a shock to find out that your child has bullied someone online. Many parents find it difficult to know …
How to create an online safety plan
It can be difficult to know where to start when thinking about keeping your children safe online. This is why Netsafe created the Family Safe …