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Screen time is a constant worry for parents so we bring you content that helps reassure and educate on the topic – including how to keep your kids safe online and help them make the most of their screen time.

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Four conversations to have with your kids about screens and tech in 2022

The screen time rules every family needs to know

The hidden dangers of screen time

The secret words kids are using online that YOU need to know about

Is it ever OK to post up naked photos of your kids online?

How to keep kids safe on social media

The 4 questions that reveal if your kid has too much screen time

Parents passing on their phone ‘addiction’ to kids, study finds

Most addictive kids' video games REVEALED

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Podcast: Screen time special

Mum of teenage twin boys and head of Internet Matters, Carolyn Bunting, shares why she…

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The screen time rules every family needs to know

A total ban on screen time isn't realistic for most families, but what rules SHOULD we be following?

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How to keep kids safe on social media

Social networking websites such as Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter are getting more and more…

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The best mobile phones for kids

We've gathered together some great makes and models from iPhone to Android and brands such…

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The best laptops for kids

Our top picks of the best laptops with good storage, battery life and speed.

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The best games console for kids

Buying your kids a games console is a massive investment, even before you start to buy the…

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The hidden dangers of screen time

Is it really so bad letting your little one use your smartphone? We explain how too much…

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Simple hacks for cutting your child's screen time by 40% this year

It’s the eternal quest for parents everywhere: trying to get a child off their screen. And…

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Should you post photos of your children on Facebook?

German police have issued an appeal to parents, to stop posting photos of their children on…

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The 7 TikTok settings parents need to change RIGHT NOW

The popular video-sharing app is going from strength to strength with UK teens, tweens and…

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The expert's guide to managing screen time with kids successfully

It’s the thorny issue every family has to deal with yet we’re surrounded by conflicting…

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8 ways to help your child get the most from their mobile phone

We parents are all prone to being a bit hypocritical at times, and never more so than where…

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Social media guide for parents

A new government-approved website to support schools in safeguarding children off- and…

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Internet safety for children

From homework help, to online gaming, messaging and researching, there's no doubt our…

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The online safety chart that's gone viral over Christmas

Keeping kids safe online is a big job for all parents. This Christmas, a chart that…