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Tips for safe tweeting

Twitter provides an easy way to share and find instantly updated information. However, make sure to take the right security precautions.

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Online Summer Safety Tips

How do you keep young children and teenagers safe online during the summer holidays?

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Instant messaging tips

Instant messaging is a safe form of communication – if you adhere to some simple rules.

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Tips on safe use of social games

The merging of social networks and games is becoming increasingly widespread. The Austrian Awareness Centre has compiled some great tips for parents regarding the safe use of Social Games.

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Protect your children from online predators

The anonymity of the Internet means that trust and intimacy can develop quickly online. Predators often take advantage of this. Learn how to protect your children.

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Unwanted photos on Facebook

Many parents see photos of their children on Facebook that they want to remove. What can you do?

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Secure your wireless network

With a wireless network, you are no longer tied to your desk. However, be aware that there are some risks involved.

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Netiquette

All Internet users should know the unwritten rules for good online behaviour. Kids and Media is here to help you.

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10 rules for Internet use

If children are to use the Internet unsupervised, an agreement or set of rules should be made in dialogue with the children.

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Advice on YouTube

Did you know that YouTube is only intended for children over 13? Read Kids and Media's advice on how to relate to the popular website.

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Teach children a healthy critical sense

Good advice on how to help children assess information and relate to hateful messages.

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Online Gaming

Useful information to keep your children safe when they’re playing online.

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Protect your computer

Find out how you can prevent viruses, worms and trojan horses from causing great damage.

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Advice about passwords

It’s important to teach children to create strong passwords, and to keep them secret.

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Advice about children and web cameras

Here is some good advice to those who have children and a webcam at home.

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Blogging

Blog is short for ”Web log” and is a personal diary on the Internet. Blogging is very popular amongst children and young people, and many blog without their parent’s knowledge.

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Facebook is not suitable for children

Facebook has a 13-year age limit but many children younger than this wish to be part of the online community...

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Bullying: Teenagers’ best advice for parents

Emil Gukild (17) and Ludvik Roksvåg (16) are two of the actors in the informational movies made by the Norwegian “Use your head” campaign, related to cyber bullying. Read their best tips for parents.

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Protect your private life on the Internet

Internet groups are usually harmless in nature, but there is a possible risk factor when it comes to the use of personal information.

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What to do if your child is being bullied

What can you as a parent do to prevent your child from being bullied online?

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Good advice on pictures on the Internet

It’s common to publish pictures online, technically it’s simple but it’s not always a good idea. We recommend that parents talk with their children about sharing pictures of themselves online.

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Children and chatting

Wise parents can make sure that their children are chatting safely online. Here are some points for parents on safe chatting.

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Tips for parents on safe net use

Children need adults, even online. Parents have a unique chance to give children good attitudes and safe limits around their net use. Read Kids and Media’s advice for parents.

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