Practical, evidence-based articles to help you keep your children safe in the digital world.
A plain-English guide to Apple Screen Time on a child's iPhone or iPad: the setup order that works, the passcode mistake most parents make, and what changes this autumn.
The old tricks (count the fingers) are failing. Here is what actually works now for checking whether an image is AI, and how to teach your child to do it.
Google Family Link handles screen time, app approvals and location on Android. Here is what it genuinely controls, what it misses, and the rule change at 13.
Character.AI stopped letting under-18s hold open-ended chats with its characters. Here is what the age limit means, how it is checked, and what to do at home.
Cuddly toys that hold a conversation are now on sale in the UK, and the safety rules have not caught up. Here is what testing has found, and the questions worth asking before one comes into the house.
The government plans to stop under-16s using social media from spring 2027, with curfews and default settings for older teens too. Here is what has been announced, what has not been decided, and what to do now.
More sites and apps are asking users to prove their age before letting them in. Here is what is behind it, how the checks work, and what it means for your family.
AI tools that turn ordinary photos into fake nude images are a growing worry for families and schools. Here is what they are, why it matters, and the practical steps that help.
Financially motivated sextortion is one of the fastest-growing online threats to teenage boys in the UK. Here is what it is, how it works, and the calm, practical things you can do as a parent.
Most UK children now use AI chatbots, and a surprising number see them as friends. Here is what the research shows, why it matters, and how to talk to your child about it.
A step-by-step guide covering parental controls, app restrictions, and communication boundaries for when your child gets their first phone.
Roblox remains one of the most popular platforms for children. Here is what parents need to know about safety settings, in-game spending, and chat risks.
The UK Online Safety Act places new duties on tech platforms to protect children. Here is a plain-English breakdown of what the law requires and how it affects your family.
Screen time is one of the most debated topics in parenting. Here is what the current evidence tells us, away from the headlines and moral panics.
In-game chat is where many children socialise online. This guide explains the risks, the tools available, and how to keep your child safe in gaming conversations.
Standard screen time advice is written for neurotypical children, and it often fits autistic children badly. Here is a calmer, more practical way to think about screens, transitions and online safety.
Games are practically designed for ADHD brains, which is why turning them off is so hard. Practical, non-judgemental tactics for time limits, impulse spending and online safety.
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