You are here: Online Safety Parent Toolkit As Netsafe’s research shows that 20 percent of young people can’t participate in daily activities because of harmful online contact, digital parenting is now more relevant than ever before. It’s why we created our new Online Safety Parent Toolkit to help parents in this rapidly changing world. INTRODUCING…
A lot of what people see or read online is true, but sometimes it is deliberately published to misinform or deceive readers. When it has been published this way, it is more commonly known as fake news. We’ve put some tips together to help you figure out what’s real and what’s fake. Where can you…
YouTube Kids is a free website and app created by YouTube. It’s designed to be simpler and safer for younger kids than the original YouTube (which is designed for people 13 years and older). Parents can manage their child’s viewing experience. Read more about the app now. WHAT IS YOUTUBE KIDS YouTube Kids was designed to create a safer environment for kids under 13 to…
Messenger Kids is a free video calling and messaging app for smartphones and tablets. Parents can manage their child’s contact list and kids can enjoy fun features like filters, stickers and games. Read more about the app now. WHAT IS MESSENGER KIDS Messenger Kids is a free messaging app and platform developed by Facebook. It…
Every family is different. That’s why Netflix has developed safety and parental control tools to help members make informed decisions. As a subscription service without any advertising, helping their members find what they want is important to Netflix. Here are some tips from the experts at Netflix to help keep you safe when using the service, and what you…
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 knows and how much you know about technology, you can still help. It’s important to share your wisdom as your child learns to be safe online. Use these five tips…
You are here: Online Safety Parent Toolkit > Plan While young people often reach out to their parents when things go wrong online, there is another group we know they turn to when something is awry – their peers. Find out when they turn to peer support and what that might mean for your family. UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF PEER…
Netsafe wants all kids and their whanau to have a safe and positive time while using the internet and devices which is why we created the Family Safe Online Treaty. The Treaty helps families agree on some guidelines so can this be done. To get started read our advice below and then just download the…
You are here: Online Safety Parent Toolkit > Understand 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 of behaviours. However, many of the consequences and implications of these things are amplified online. Get our advice on how to…
Netsafe’s research has identified there are significant differences in how girls and boys approach the internet and staying safe online. Learn about the differences and find out how you can support your child to have a better online experience now. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GIRLS AND BOYS? We’ve found major differences when it comes to what…
