TikTok is one of the fastest growing social media apps. It’s a platform for creating, sharing and discovering short videos. As young people enjoy being on it, TikTok and Netsafe have partnered on the TikTok Family Safety Toolkit to help you and your child safely navigate some of the online challenges and have fun. What is…
Digital technology is an important part of how we connect. From buying groceries to organising get togethers – being online is a big part of how we live. Its impact has been profoundly positive, helping us overcome physical distance and allowing us to share worldwide, but there are risks too. This Staying Safe Online Guide helps…
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…
You are here: Online Safety Parent Toolkit > Explore An app (short for application) is a piece of software that lets you perform a task on a computer, mobile, tablet or wearable device. They are mostly free, but you can also be charged depending on their features. An app lets you connect on social media,…
