Instagram

25th September 2024Louise Gatti

As of 2024, social media giant Instagram has over two billion active users, with 8% of those (approximately 1.6 million) being under-18.That’s a lot of children and young people making use of this platform, exploring its features … and being exposed to its risks – from influencer marketing to contact with strangers and plenty more.

As parents and educators, it’s important to understand how to keep children protected as they discover new regions of the digital landscape – and this is no different for Instagram. Fortunately, our updated guide tells you all you need to know about potential safety concerns around Instagram and offers advice on how to safeguard children and young people as they use this platform.

Final Fantasy XIV

18th September 2024Louise Gatti

Final Fantasy XIV is an online game which allows thousands of players to occupy a far-reaching world simultaneously – embarking on quests and fighting monsters alongside one another – which has risen to a high level of popularity in more recent years. According to a study from the UK Safer Internet Centre, 73% of young people have experienced unpleasant or inappropriate behaviour while enjoying an online game. As an always-online game, several safety concerns can arise when playing this PEGI 16-rated multiplayer title – especially for young people.

As a trusted adult, it can be intimidating to figure out where the risks lie when dealing with such a huge and expansive game – but being aware of these concerns and how to mitigate them is absolutely vital when making online safety decisions if there are younger gamers in your care – especially under-16s, for whom the game is unsuitable according to its PEGI 16 rating. Fortunately, this week’s free guide offers expert advice on the risks present in Final Fantasy XIV, and suggests steps you can take to ensure young people are as safe as possible online.

Supporting Children To Manage Conflict Effectively

11th September 2024Louise Gatti

One of the most valuable skills a child can carry into adulthood is conflict resolution. From simple playground spats to much more serious fights, handling these disagreements in a mature, constructive way can sometimes be uncomfortable and can also prove rather tricky. This is especially important to remember when it comes to children, who could be experiencing this kind of situation for the very first time. 

 

Bringing effective, reasonable solutions to disputes is a difficult talent to learn and an even harder one to master. It’s vital that parents and educators know how to support young people in developing this critical skill, and our free guide teaches you exactly that. This week, we’re covering how best to help children manage conflicts.